Ricard Aperitif

Ricard is a French brand of anise-flavored spirit and apéritif, created in 1932 by Paul Ricard. It is distributed in over 130 countries and is one of the best-selling spirits in the world. The Ricard company is currently owned by Pernod Ricard.

The recipe for Ricard is a closely guarded secret, known only to a handful of people. It is made from star anise, licorice, and other herbs and spices. Ricard is usually drunk neat or with water, and is sometimes used as a component in cocktails.

Ricard was originally produced in Marseille, but is now made in the town of Bagneux near Paris. The Ricard company was founded in 1932 by Paul Ricard, who inherited his father's wine business. Paul Ricard began marketing Ricard as an apéritif in 1950, and it soon became popular in France.

Ricard is now sold in over 130 countries around the world. It is particularly popular in Spain, where it is often drunk neat or with water. It is also used as a component in many cocktails, such as the Picon punch. Ricard has a strong association with French culture, and is often seen as a symbol of French identity.