Summer

If you’ve visited France during the summer, you’ve likely spotted highball glasses filled with cloudy, pale yellow liquid. Beloved by many and culturally accepted even by those who don’t fancy it, pastis has become the unofficial drink of summer in France, especially in the southern regions around the apéro time. So, what exactly is pastis, what does it taste like, and how does it transform from caramel brown to pale yellow? Here's everything you need to know about this iconic French spirit.