Blue Pastis from Avignon

Description

Discover the Blue Pastis of Avignon ! This anisette from the renowned Manguin distillery located on the Ile de la Barthelasse in Avignon, will satisfy the most demanding palates with its flavors 17 spices and herbs.

Difference with blue pastis from Marseille ?

Le Pastis bleu d'Avignon differs from its Marseille cousin by its subtle aromas from hill herbs skilfully distilled by Maison Manguin. Each note of this pastis will evoke holiday memories, hill, of Sun, hiking in the garrigue or pine forest in the Alpilles.

Pastis : the star aperitif in Provence !

This typically Provençal aperitif based on’ green anise extracts, star anise, of liquorice and fennel remains the favorite drink of all those who live or come to Provence. Blue Pastis from Avignon offers a joyful and refreshing side with its blue Calanques color.

How to properly serve a Pastis ?

The rules are clear on this and we will be uncompromising : the ice cubes start at the end ! Why ? The pastis flakes in contact with the cold, it is therefore necessary in order to put 2cl of Pastis, add to it 5 to 7 volumes of water, then 1 or 2 ice cubes. The Pastis then becomes cloudy and takes on a beautiful milky color with a light blue tint..

Pastis cocktails

Blue Pastis can be used to make sumptuous cocktails, ideal for an aperitif with friends under a crazy dodger, provide arbor or parasol !

• L’EPO blue ! Water Pastis Orgeat, or more commonly called the Moorish. Simply add a dash of orgeat syrup to your Pastis.
• A parrot : add a dash of mint syrup to your blue Pastis and you will get a very refreshing cocktail.
• The Wild Parrot ! Like his little brother, but we replace the mint syrup with jet 27 … sauvage !
• For warriors, try the watermelon ! Pastis + Tequila (we cannot be responsible for your condition following the tasting of this beverage).
• The violet : blue pastis + a dash of lavender liquor, amazing color and taste !

Pastis in the kitchen

Pastis can also be used in the kitchen to create subtle dishes : for example prawns flambéed with Pastis, mussels in Pastis or even strawberries in Pastis.

Some ice cream parlors or restaurants even offer Pastis ice cream. Its aniseed taste can be paired with a large number of foods, it's up to you to be creative.