Best Substitutes for Pernod

Out of Pernod? Here are the best alternatives that work in cocktail recipes.

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Original Ingredient

Pernod

Other 40.00% ABV Intense anise nose with star anise, licorice root, and herbal warmth. Palate is boldly anise-forward with fennel, mint, and mild sweetness. Long, warming finish with persistent licorice depth.

Recommended Substitutes

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Absinthe

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

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Ouzo

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

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Anisette

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

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Ricard

Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.

General Substitution Tips

  • Match the alcohol level: a 40% spirit needs a similarly strong replacement or adjust volume.
  • For liqueurs, dilute spirits + simple syrup can replicate sweetness and proof.
  • Citrus substitutions: lemon and lime are mostly interchangeable at a 1:1 ratio.
  • For bitters, Angostura is the most neutral substitute for most other aromatic bitters.