Pernod is an anise-flavored liqueur. We haven't had much luck with it at our house. If one is a big black licorice fan, I suppose it's great stuff. But we are not so much. My wife didn't even finish her drink.
Oh, well. They can't all be winners. If you are a licorice fan and ever find yourself at Chez Squid, I will have drinks to make for you.
My wife makes a special bread at Christmas that has a touch of anise in it. It's really good.
ReplyDeleteAnd we're not licorice people.
Sounds lovely.
DeleteA hint of licorice is okay. In this drink, it was the dominant flavor and that was not so good.
You are killing me. All these great drinks that I can not have.
ReplyDeleteI like licorice but like fish sauce and sesame oil, licorice or pernod is a strong flavor and a little goes a long way.
Love to try the Christmas Bread Andrew talks about. Must look for a recipe. It sounds Italian. My Mum use to make a Polish Poppy Seed sweet bread that was so good. Gosh now I am hungry.
cheers, parsnip
Definitely a little goes a long way, as there really isn't much Pernod in the drink. I thought the bitters might compete a bit more in the flavor arena but not so. More on bitters next week...
DeleteI gotta say you had me until you said black licorice. It’s definitely an acquired taste.
ReplyDeleteAgreed.
DeleteI have not had this before- but alas, I do not like black licorice. So- I don't think this is for me either. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete~Jess
My pleasure.
DeleteNiiice! Sounds good to me.
ReplyDeleteAre you a licorice fan, Lux?
DeleteSounds good! I would love to try this.
ReplyDeleteStop by the next time you're in Vermont, Nas.
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