Created in 1928, Pernod is an aperitif based on the star anise with a fresh, original flavour. Star anise is a fruit from a tree cultivated in Northern Vietnam and the southern provinces of China and it goes wonderfully with the essences of aromatic plants obtained through distilling. Now established in over 110 countries, from the United States to Japan, this authentic aperitif is renowned for its subtle flavour with essences of star anise. Extremely refreshing, it is drunk in the most prestigious restaurants and hotels all over the world.
A favourite with barmen, Pernod Absinthe is an exceptionally versatile ingredient for cocktails. Created by Paul Ricard in response to the 1915 ban of the sale of absinthe, it’s got a similar anise-flavored base, but is different in several key respects. First off, it’s got no grand wormwood, the supposedly hallucinogenic herb that got absinthe banned in the first place. Second, it’s flavored with star-anise, the fruit of a dried Chinese evergreen tree rather than the true green anise used for absinthe. Finally, it’s significantly lower in alcohol, being bottled at 40% and contains added sugar, making it technically fall under the umbrella of liqueurs as opposed to a spirit.
