Anise-Flavored Spirits

A significant global family including French pastis and absinthe, Greek ouzo, Turkish rakı, and Middle Eastern arak; typically clear, turning cloudy (the "louche" effect) when mixed with water, due to anise oil becoming less soluble as alcohol content drops.

Profile

Anise-forward, clear, louches when watered down.

Notable Examples

Pastis, ouzo, rakı, arak.