Opinion on replacing Pernod with Absynth - Tiki Drinks and Food

T Tiki_Cincy_Craig Member Cincinnati, Ohio Joined: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 14	T Tiki_Cincy_Craig Posted posted on Tue, Feb 5, 2008 8:31 PM I have several brands of Absinthe which I have purchased in Europe at home, as well as Pernod, Herbsaint and another artisanal Pastis. While I have not used the real absinthe in a tiki cocktail yet, I can tell you that there are some significant taste differences in pastis & absinthe. The pastis (including Absente and other pseudo-absinthes)are significantly sweeter than the genuine absinthe. The absinthe also has a much greater 'herbal' taste as compared to Pastis. In fact, I would liken the taste of pastis to be a bit more similar to anisette than to absinthe, by comparison. If you do try the absinthe in a tiki drink, err on the side of caution and add a little at a time. You can always add more, but you can't get it out if you've added too much!

I have several brands of Absinthe which I have purchased in Europe at home, as well as Pernod, Herbsaint and another artisanal Pastis. While I have not used the real absinthe in a tiki cocktail yet, I can tell you that there are some significant taste differences in pastis & absinthe. The pastis (including Absente and other pseudo-absinthes)are significantly sweeter than the genuine absinthe. The absinthe also has a much greater 'herbal' taste as compared to Pastis. In fact, I would liken the taste of pastis to be a bit more similar to anisette than to absinthe, by comparison.

If you do try the absinthe in a tiki drink, err on the side of caution and add a little at a time. You can always add more, but you can't get it out if you've added too much!

Post #359439 by Tiki_Cincy_Craig on Tue, Feb 5, 2008 8:31 PM