Cocktails with Pernod
Pernod is an anise-flavored spirit, a clear-to-amber pastis-style aperitif that turns cloudy when diluted with water.
ABV40%
Taste profile
Dominated by sweet anise and licorice, backed by fennel and soft herbal notes, finishing clean and lightly sweet.
How it's used
A few drops to a small measure carry a strong anise signature, whether stirred in, added as a rinse to coat the glass, or lengthened with cold water; used sparingly because the flavor is assertive.
Substitutes for Pernod
Another anise-forward pastis or a comparable aniseed spirit.
Description
Neutral spirit is flavored with star anise, fennel and a blend of herbs, then sweetened, yielding an anise-forward liqueur-strength spirit that louches milky white on contact with water or ice.
Origin
Anise-flavored spirits of this style are rooted in France, where they emerged as a substitute for banned wormwood-based spirits in the early 20th century.
