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RICARD ANISE PASTIS MARSEILLE 750ML 45% ABV

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	Who Ricard Anise Pastis Marseille is produced by Pernod Ricard, the world's second-largest wine and spirits company. The brand's history and production details are deeply rooted in French aperitif culture. The original recipe was created in 1932 by Paul Ricard, a Marseille native who marketed it as the "real pastis from Marseille".
	Where While its historical roots are in Marseille, modern manufacturing is managed across multiple French regions including Bessan (Hérault), Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône). Bordeaux (Gironde) and Lille (Nord) and Haute-Provence.
	What Ricard is the quintessential taste of a sunny afternoon in a French cafe—it is bold, cooling, and heavily medicinal. Because it is a pastis, it is defined by a deep, woody licorice flavor that is much more savory than a sweet liqueur like Sambuca.
	Why In France, serving Ricard is a precise ritual designed to release the essential oils (the louche) without shocking the spirit. Try 1 part Ricard to 5 parts chilled water. Pour the Ricard into a glass first, then add the chilled water. You will see the clear amber liquid turn a cloudy, milky yellow. Add ice cubes last. Adding ice before the water can cause the anethole (anise oil) to crystallize, creating a "crust" and ruining the texture.