mint Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 For the first time ever last summer, I splashed out and bought a bottle of pastis for the stay of a very special guest who loves it.I have recently found the remains of the bottle and, holding it up to the light, I can see lots of little flakes like fish scales floating around.On pouring some of the contents out and passing them through a sieve, the flakes are separated and do indeed look just like fish scales.Not only that, the drink has an oily look to it and I don't know whether to chuck it all out or try to find a cooking recipe using pastis.Can't think of any dish tasting of pastis that is going to be universally popular, however. Question to the forum is this:Is pastis best drunk quickly once opened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinabee Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I'm not an expert but it sounds like it has been left in a place too cold (Pastis doesn't like being cold or refrigerated).Wait and see what happens when the weather gets a bit warmer.[I]You can always use it for cooking fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I wonder whether you bought pastis aux écailles by accident. In fact the scales are actually from a lizard skin which is inserted into the bottle and dissolves initially until the temparature falls and rises, when it reappears. It is in fact an effect of transparency. It is supposed to be much stronger than ordinary pastis and an aid to fertility. If so, you are lucky to have it as it is rare these days, so drink it down.(sweets pposted with the bananananna in mind, I am sure!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ah, tinabee, thank you, that would be it. Silly me, I've kept it in the fridge.Wools, you have wonderful powers of imagination and invention. What I didn't realise was that you needed an "aid to fertility". If it wasn't such a hassle (and the facteur might drink it himself), I'd send you the bottle.In the meantime, just stick with the funny-shaped blue pills and hope you get lucky?[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 If only, Sweets, but noone loves Woolybanana so I fear he will end his days alone with a couple of smely far*ing dogs. He keeps looking but there is noone there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Oh, Wools, please do NOT give up hope.What's that American saying..........Some will, some won't , and out there someone, somewhere is WAITING![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I use Pastis to flambée gambas prawns with - just a small glass for a large pan of prawns. When the flames have died down add crushed garlic and chopped parsley to it and stir in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nectarine Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Twinkle pipped me to it ... I have a recipe for scallops that uses Pastis in the final 'jus' reduction, and it's delicious. Use sparingly as it can be overpowering ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Aha! I add a shot of pastis to fish stew - yummy! Serve with crusty bread.M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 A summer drink only. Never had the experience of a bottle of Pastis having the chance to go off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I prefer anisette... [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Thanks, Twinks, Nectarine and M, the person who visits and loves pastis also loves prawns, so nice solution there.Renaud, do you prefer pastis to pineau?Clair, I don't think I know anisette. But, I do drink sirop d'anis mixed with fizzy water if I am on a non alcohol day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 It's clear (not yellow-green) and tastes sweeter than pastis.Try Marie-Brizard or my favourite Floranis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Merci, Clair. And does it cost more or less than pastis?I find the St Raphael quite expensive though you do dilute it and so it lasts longer. Even so, I have a feeling of really splashing out when I buy pastis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 It costs about the same as a good quality pastis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-element Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Marie-Brizard....now that takes me back.... it used to be my mother's favourite, just a drop of it after a meal.It's not an apéritif like pastis, though, but a liqueur. If you like aniseed flavour, it's just the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 It's funny how some things appeal and others don't. I just cannot stand any of these aniseed drinks at all, fennel has the same effect on me too. Even the smell is enough to [+o(]Still, it wouldn't do if we all liked the same things would it? How boring would that be ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 [quote user="Pierre ZFP"]It's funny how some things appeal and others don't. I just cannot stand any of these aniseed drinks at all, fennel has the same effect on me too. Even the smell is enough to [+o(]Still, it wouldn't do if we all liked the same things would it? How boring would that be ![/quote]couldn't bear to drink pastis but I do love marmite!"chaqu'un a son gout "- rough translation: "everyone has gout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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