"Pastis (from the Provençal Occitan pastisson: pâté or mixture) is the name given to alcoholic drinks flavored with anise and liquorice. Pastis in Occitan also means boredom, unpleasant or confusing situation: what a pastis!
  
The complex and original recipe of Pastis du Liquoriste makes it a reference pastis.
  
All the flavors of Provence, spices from elsewhere, the roundness of vanilla, the smoothness and sweetness of liquorice, the accents of mint and pepper bring character and complexity."