Pastis-Style Anise Liqueur

Anise-and-licorice-driven liqueur in the pastis family, traditionally used as an absinthe substitute in classic cocktails (Sazerac rinse, Cocktail à la Louisiane, Tuxedo, Suissesse). Clear-to-amber color that louches cloudy with water; bold anise, fennel, star anise, and herbal-licorice botanicals; typically 80-100 proof (40-50% ABV). Reference examples: Herbsaint (90 proof), Pernod, Ricard, Pastis 51.