L’Après Swim

Stop me before I buy another vintage pastis water bottle! I’ve always been fascinated by the classic French afternoon ritual of drinking the licorice-flavored liqueur, which comes in a glass of ice, and into which you stir water to dilute to your taste. The whole thing turns dramatically cloudy. If I am at a café, I’ll peek around to see just what ratio of pastis to water the regulars take.

This drink, just a hair more complex than the classic dilution method, is also a perfect afte