Pernod Absinthe Superieur The Original Recipe Liqueur
Pernod Absinthe Superieur The Original Recipe Liqueur
Pernod Absinthe Superieur, The Original Recipe, is a revival of the legendary spirit that has captivated the imaginations of artists, writers, and connoisseurs for centuries. With its bright green hue that turns opalescent when combined with water, this absinthe embodies the allure and mystique of the Green Fairy. Created in 1805 by Henri Louis Pernod, the first French Absinthe Distillery in Pontarlier, it became a symbol of La Belle Epoque before being banned. The Maison Pernod, with a history spanning more than two centuries, embarked on a journey to rediscover the original recipe, inspired by a 19th-century manuscript. Pernod Absinthe Superieur brings to life the essence of absinthe with its complex blend of botanicals, including the distinctive Pontique wormwood, anise, and other aromatic herbs.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
For the friend who loves a ritual as much as a drink, this absinthe is a gift with a story built in. Maison Pernod traces it to 1805 and Henri Louis Pernod's distillery in Pontarlier, the first French absinthe distillery, and this bottling revives the original recipe from a 19th-century manuscript. In the glass it is brilliant green edging toward yellow, turning a soft opalescent green as ice-cold water drips in. The nose leads with green, musky wormwood, freshened by hyssop and lemon balm and rounded by floral anise seed. The palate moves from a fresh attack into spicy, slightly medicinal botanicals before settling between nearly sweet anise and the lingering bitterness of Pontique wormwood. Add a slotted spoon and sugar cubes and it becomes a complete evening for a host who enjoys a little theater, a cocktail enthusiast building a proper Sazerac, or a creative friend marking a milestone. It feels considered because it invites the recipient to slow down and savor.
Pairs well with
- Rich cheese board — The lingering wormwood bitterness and fresh anise cut through rich, creamy cheeses, as the producer itself suggests.
- Citrus and herb desserts — Lemon balm and floral anise notes echo desserts built on citrus and fresh herbs.
- Housewarming gift for hosts — The sugar-and-water ritual and its green-to-opalescent louche make a memorable first gathering in a new home.
Questions about this bottle
What does Pernod Absinthe Superieur taste like?
It opens with a fresh, distinctive wormwood attack balanced by soothing aniseed, then brings green, spicy, slightly medicinal notes from other botanicals. The finish balances the smooth, almost sweet character of anise with the lingering bitterness of Pontique wormwood. On the nose, expect hyssop, lemon balm and floral anise seed.
How do I prepare it the traditional way?
Place a sugar cube on a slotted spoon over a glass of the absinthe, then slowly drip ice-cold water over the sugar. The water dilutes the spirit and turns it from brilliant green to a light opalescent green, the louche effect that marks the classic absinthe ritual.
What is it made from?
It is a complex blend of botanicals built around the distinctive Pontique wormwood, anise and other aromatic herbs. The tasting notes also point to hyssop, lemon balm and extracts from various aniseed plants, which give the bouquet its herbal, citrusy and floral layers.
Can I use it in cocktails, and what size is the bottle?
Yes. Maison Pernod suggests it for classic absinthe cocktails such as the Absinthe Frappé and the Sazerac, and it can also be sipped neat. The bottle is a standard 750 ml, giving the recipient plenty for both the traditional ritual and mixing.
