Prince Pastis is smooth and very full flavored, with a very refreshing edge, excellent in the summertime. 45% alc/vol The liqueur that we call pastis is the direct descendant of the infamous absinthe, the controversial spirit of Paris in the 1890s. The flavor comes from licorice and seeds of the star anise plant, an important ingredient in Absinthe. Anis liqueurs are the most popular liqueurs in France and the Mediterranean countries. Absinthe was the classic anis spirit. Unlike anis, pastis contains licorice as a major ingredient. Pastis has a clear brown-yellow hue, and turns a whitish-gray with water. Prince Pastis is an extraordinary ingredient in culinary recipes, from pastries to marinades.