Initially created to be a substitute for Absente, this Pastis is a thirst-quenching aperitif made from alcohol, sugar, essence of star anise, a plant and spice spirit and a mugwort infusion. Water should be added for best results.
Here is a drink which is so famous that a song is dedicated to it. There are many versions of this song, here is one: ------- Dans la forêt d'Afrique, (In the African Forest) Un congolais chantait, (A Congolese was singing) Pastis 51, boisson alcooliséé (Pastis 51, alcoholic beverage) 51, je t'aime, (51, I love you) J'en boirai des tonneaux [et des tonneaux] (I would drink barrels of it... and barrels) A me rouler par terre, jusqu'au prochain bistrot. (Til I roll on the ground to the next bistro) Et si tu m'abandonne, (and if you leave me) Alors je m'empoisonne (then I will poison myself) Avec une bonbonne, (with a demijohn) D'un bon Ricard bien jaune (of a good yellow Ricard) -------- Cheers!
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