
Mauresque
ClassicFrench pastis softened with almond orgeat and water.
HerbalRefreshingAperitif
2 minEasyLight
Soft anise and licorice with sweet almond. Light, cloudy, and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Anise Liqueur Pastis
- 0.5 oz Orgeat
- 4 oz Water
- None · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Add the pastis and orgeat to a highball glass.
- 2
Add ice.
- 3
Pour in the cold water and stir gently.
- 4
Serve right away.
The Story
The Mauresque is a traditional French café drink of pastis, orgeat syrup, and cold water. The orgeat adds almond sweetness, and the water turns the anise spirit into a pale, milky cloud.
Glass · Highball glassGarnish · None