In 1932, the original recipe for Ricard pastis was born! Paul Ricard gave it its name: "Ricard, le Pastis de Marseille". The quality and freshness of his aperitif are the fruit of a skilful blend whose original recipe is secretly guarded. With 1 part Ricard and 5 parts water, Paul Ricard launched the first French-style "long drink".

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Did you know? Paul Ricard, a student at the Beaux-Arts, was 23 when he created the famous recipe for his pastis de Marseille. For several months, he experimented with different formulas. In a makeshift laboratory, the young man macerated fennel, aniseed and Provencal plants, distilled and filtered them... He tested different spices and combinations until he found the best recipe.

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