Anisette, or Anis, is an anise-flavored liqueur that is consumed in most Mediterranean countries. It is colorless and, because it contains sugar, is sweeter than dry anise flavoured spirits. The most
Pastis is an anise-flavoured spirit and apéritif traditionally from France, typically containing less than 100 g/L sugar and 40–45% ABV.
Anisette
…The liqueur is often mixed with water or poured over ice cubes because of its strong flavour. Pastis is a similar-tasting liqueur that is prepared in similar fashion and sometimes confused with anisette. It employs a combination of both aniseed and…
A glass of diluted pastis
French pastis
Pastis has a dark transparent yellow colour when neat. Diluting it with water changes its colour to a milky soft yellow.