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Ban to boom: How pastis became France’s favourite drink after 1915 absinthe ban
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 ...
Pastis: The French cocktail born from a banned spirit
Ever since absinthe was outlawed due to rumours it led to insanity, this simple drink has become the nation's go-to apertif.