A new generation of artisanal distillers infuses Provence’s beloved aniseed drink with fresh vitality—and flavors. Pastis distillers, such as Château des Creissauds’s Maison Ferroni (pictured here), ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The ban on absinthe in 1915 paved the way for the rise of pastis, a beloved French aperitif that remains a cultural icon today.

It’s no more than a blend of water and spirit, but for a relaxed afternoon, it can’t be beat. When water blends with the oils in the pastis, the liquid turns milky, a process called the louche.Credit.

Spirit aperitifs are attractive for a number of reasons, including the popularity of lower alcohol by volume (ABV) drinks as a result of generations drinking less than ever before as well as escapism ...