Pernod or absinthe liqueur
Pernod or Absinthe Liqueur is a potent, anise-flavored spirit traditionally produced in France and Switzerland. Its primary ingredients are distilled botanicals, with green anise, sweet anise, and wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) being the signature components, giving it a distinctive licorice-like taste.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a distilled spirit, it is very high in alcohol and contains negligible amounts of carbohydrates, fat, or protein. A standard 1.5-ounce serving contains roughly 100-110 calories, derived almost entirely from ethanol.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Alcohol | 13.5 g |
Per 1.5 fl oz (44 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, absinthe was famously banned in many countries in the early 20th century due to the misconception that it caused madness and hallucinations, a myth largely attributed to its high alcohol content and the presence of thujone from wormwood.
