pastis
/pæˈstis/
noun
- A French alcoholic drink flavored with anise and licorice, usually served diluted with water, which turns it cloudy.
- He ordered a glass of pastis and watched the clear liquid turn milky white when he added water.
- On a hot summer afternoon in Provence, people often sit at cafes and drink pastis with ice water.
- Pastis is a popular aperitif in France, especially in the southern regions.