Ever since absinthe was outlawed due to rumours it led to insanity, this simple drink has become the nation's go-to apertif.

The ban on absinthe in 1915 paved the way for the rise of pastis, a beloved French aperitif that remains a cultural icon today. Recognizable as the quintessential aperitif in France, its popularity ...

Pont is typically cut with a bit of water and sipped, but can, of course, be used in all sorts of cocktails that call for aniseed liqueur. The Islander combines scotch and sweet vermouth with a ...