Pernod

Pernod is the most famous French anise spirit — a direct descendant of the original absinthe tradition, minus the wormwood thujone content that caused all the controversy. It turns beautifully cloudy (the louche) when water is added, releasing clean anise and herbal sweetness. The spirit of the Parisian cafe tradition, the essential ingredient in a Corpse Reviver No. 2, and a fascinating window into pre-Prohibition drinking culture.