Ricard Pastis de Marseille

Anise-liquorice aperitif · Ricard · Beer & spirits · Marseille (Provence)

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Why it's worth it

Ricard is the archetypal French aperitif, the pastis of Marseille that turns cloudy when you pour cold water over it before a summer meal. Its bold anise-liquorice profile is a whole drinking ritual with no Czech supermarket counterpart. For adult travelers.

Taste

Anise-and-liquorice aperitif (45% ABV); intensely aniseed with fennel and herbal notes, turns milky-yellow when diluted with water

Why this rating

You can’t get this at homerare or import-only in Czechia

Reviewers rave about it2 sourced review quotes on file

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Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices

Scores 9 of 10 on our published rubric.

Where & what you'll pay

Carrefour

E.Leclerc

Intermarché

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If you know Czech shelves

Pastis is not a Czech supermarket category; Ricard itself is import-only via CZ specialist liquor shops

Sources

“The taste is full-bodied and strong with dominant aniseed notes, rounded off with liquorice and herbal nuances.”
bespokeunit.com (review)
“The Quintessential French Aperitif”
curiada.com (retailer)

Curated 2026-07-21. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.