{"title":"Ricard","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ricard-liquor","title":"Ricard Liquor","description":"\u003cp\u003eRicard Liquor is Ricard Pastis de Marseille, a 45% ABV (90 proof), 750mL anise apéritif created in Marseille, France, in 1932 by Paul Ricard. The original pastis is flavoured with star anise, liquorice root and aromatic herbs from Provence, and is made to be diluted — one part Ricard to five parts ice-cold water, when it turns cloudy and milky in the glass. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pastis de Marseille — anise apéritif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey botanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star anise, liquorice root, Provençal herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Ricard, Marseille, 1932\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 part Ricard to 5 parts ice-cold water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe True Pastis of Marseille\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Ricard was 22 when he created his pastis in Marseille in 1932 and marketed it as the true pastis of Marseille; his company merged with Pernod in 1975 to form Pernod Ricard. Nearly a century on, the ritual is unchanged across the cafés of the south of France: cold water first, ice after, and the golden spirit blooming milky — the louche — as the anise oils come out of solution. Pour it alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/liqueurs\"\u003eliqueurs\u003c\/a\u003e, browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003espirits\u003c\/a\u003e shelf, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ricard\"\u003eRicard\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pungent star anise and liquorice with a green, herbal Provençal note. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich anise, notably dry despite the liquorice, with fennel and herbal complexity. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and lingering, herbal liquorice — softer and more refreshing once diluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe producer's serve: one part Ricard to five parts ice-cold water, adding the ice after the water, and watch it louche. The apéritif of Marseille, exactly as it has been poured since 1932.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is pastis?\u003c\/strong\u003e An anise- and liquorice-flavoured apéritif from the south of France, designed to be diluted with cold water — Ricard, created in 1932, is the original Pastis de Marseille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Ricard turn cloudy with water?\u003c\/strong\u003e That cloudiness is the louche: anise oils that are soluble in alcohol come out of solution as the drink is diluted, turning it milky and softening the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ricard the same as Pernod?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — Ricard and Pernod are distinct brands. They were competitors until Paul Ricard's company merged with Pernod in 1975 to create Pernod Ricard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour Marseille's apéritif hour at home — order Ricard online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ricard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099704827947,"sku":"DM3752L","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Ricard_35cd9f6d-75da-4321-b7b2-6129995c49cc.jpg?v=1625854690"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/ricard.oembed","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}