Pastis, loaded with licorice flavor, drives this cocktail designed for brunches and summer sipping. You can adjust the the amounts of pastis or soda water, depending on personal taste, but use fresh orange juice.

South of France
1 ounce pastis
4 ounces fresh orange juice
1 ounce soda water

Pour all the ingredients into an ice-filled collins or highball glass. Stir 5 or 6 times.

Tasting notes: Refreshing, aromatic, easy to love. Low alcohol portions equal an all-day sipper.

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