Liqueurs
Pernod
- Liqueur
- 40% ABV
- 1 drink
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
- ✓Features in 1 WhatDrink drinks.
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- ✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
On this page
What is Pernod?
Pernod is mapped to the Liqueurs reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Pernod taste like?
aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Pernod profile
Best used for: citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots
- High-strength spirit (40% ABV)
aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 96
- Sugar
- 4.5g
- Carbs
- 6g
Per 100ml — 320 kcal · 15g sugar · 20g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Pernod — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Pernod?
- There are 1 cocktail recipe featuring Pernod in the WhatDrink database.
- What is the ABV of Pernod?
- Pernod has an ABV of approximately 40%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Pernod with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Pernod sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Pernod, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.