Pernod is a pastis - anise-based drink, which since its creation has quickly become a main aperitif both in France and abroad. Today, Pernod is one of the most famous aniseed drinks in the world. Its composition is dominated by star anise and herbs, which give it the typical amber color. When mixed with water, it gets a mysteriously cloudy shine. Pernod is not drunk clean, but diluted with water in a ratio of 1:5 or 1:7 and consumed as an aperitif. Pernod's unique taste is due to a unique combination of star anise and 14 different herbs.