Definition

Noun: 1. A brand of anise-flavored liqueur: Pernod is a trademarked name for a French spirit that is flavored primarily with anise and other herbs. It is typically clear but turns milky white when mixed with water.

Usage

• Pernod is typically served as an aperitif (a drink before a meal).
• It is often diluted with cold water, which causes it to turn an opaque, milky color.
• It can also be used as a base for cocktails.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Pernod and water": The classic and most common way to serve the drink.
  • On a hot day, nothing beats a refreshing Pernod and water.
• Culinary use: Pernod is sometimes used in cooking, particularly in French cuisine, to add a subtle anise flavor to sauces, soups, or seafood dishes.
  • The chef flambéed the shrimp with a dash of Pernod.

Variants and Related Words

• Pastis (n): A similar category of anise-flavored liqueurs from France, of which Pernod is a specific brand. Other brands include Ricard.
• Anisette (n): A sweeter, lower-alcohol anise-flavored liqueur.
• Aperitif (n): A drink consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

Synonyms

• Anise liqueur: A general term for spirits flavored with anise.
• Pastis: (While a related category, it is often used informally as a near-synonym for brands like Pernod.)

Notes

• Trademark: "Pernod" is a registered trademark. When capitalized, it refers specifically to the brand. The lowercase "pernod" is sometimes used generically, but this is not technically correct.
• Appearance: The characteristic cloudiness when water is added is due to the anethole in the anise oil becoming insoluble. This effect is known as the ouzo effect (named after a similar Greek drink).

Noun

1. (registered trademark) a liqueur flavored with anise