Ricard

Ricard

Order Ricard Pastis online in Nairobi from Pamoja Drinks. Experience the iconic 45% ABV French anise apéritif from Marseille, delivered straight to your door in under 30 minutes.

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Ricard Pastis de Marseille is the absolute king of Mediterranean apéritifs and the undisputed national drink of southern France. Created in Marseille in 1932 by Paul Ricard, this legendary spirit is crafted from a closely guarded recipe featuring natural star anise from the far East, licorice from the Levant, and a secret selection of aromatic herbs picked straight from the sun-drenched hills of Provence.

Bottled at a robust 45% ABV, Ricard delivers an intensely refreshing and aromatic sensory profile. It greets the senses with a transparent, amber-gold appearance that undergoes a magical transformation when mixed with cold water, turning into a milky, opalescent yellow-white louche. The nose bursts with an authentic wave of star anise, fresh licorice root, and warm Provençal botanicals. On the palate, it is rich, warming, and harmoniously balanced, offering a clean, mouth-cooling sweetness that lingers wonderfully into a long, crisp finish. It is the ultimate sunny-day refresher for sophisticated lounges across Nairobi.

Tasting Profile & Characteristics:

Appearance: Clear honey-gold in the bottle; transforms into a brilliant, milky opalescent pastel yellow upon dilution with water.

Aroma: A powerful, inviting nose dominated by star anise, fresh licorice, and subtle herbal garden notes.

Palate: Smooth, rich, and warming on the tongue, delivering robust flavors of sweet aniseed, aromatic roots, and Mediterranean herbs.

Finish: Long, crisp, and exceptionally refreshing, leaving a cooling, licorice-fresh trail.

Best Ways to Serve & Mix:

The Traditional Provençal Serve (Le Ricard): Pour 20ml to 30ml of Ricard into a tall glass, add 5 to 7 parts ice-cold still water, and drop in 2 or 3 ice cubes last (never put ice directly into the pure spirit, as it alters the extraction of essential oils).

The Tomate: Mix Ricard with a splash of Grenadine syrup and cold water over ice for a classic, sweet French café favorite.

The Perroquet: Combine Ricard with a splash of green mint syrup and cold water over ice for a vibrant, minty anise cooler.

Why Order Ricard from Pamoja Drinks?

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