Stirred
Mauresque cocktail

Mauresque

Pastis de Marseille turns pearly and opalescent beneath cold water, while a restrained measure of orgeat rounds its anise and liquorice.

Glassware
Collins glass
Strength
7% ABVBefore dilution

Ingredients

  • Pastis de Marseille 20 ml
  • Orgeat syrup 10 ml Traditionally contains almond; check the selected product label and refrigerate after opening as directed.
  • Water 100 ml Use very cold still water.

Preparation

  1. Pour the pastis and orgeat into a chilled Collins glass.
  2. Add the cold water slowly and watch the pastis louche, then stir once to combine.
  3. Add two or three ice cubes last and serve immediately.