Pastis

1. Similar to Pernod, this clear, strong (90 Proof), licorice-flavored Apéritif is very popular in the south of France. It's usually mixed with water, which turns it whitish and cloudy. 2. Any of various yeast-leavened pastries of southwestern France such as pastis Beranais, which is flavored with brandy and Orange-Flower Water. Category:Glossary