Aundrey Sauder's French Pearl contains 1/4 ounce of Pernod. Pernod is a French liqueur that has a licorice flavor and was used as a substitute for absinthe. I don't have Pernod (yet) but I do have arak. Arak is an anise-flavored liquor from Lebanon, hence "Lebanese Pearl." Essentially arak is Lebanese ouzo. Pernod is sweeter, less alcoholic, and more complex than arak or ouzo. I added just a tiny additional splash of simple syrup to try to reach just a little more sweetness.
I enjoyed my Lebanese Pearl. It isn't too sweet but between the simple syrup and the arak it is plenty sweet. Teresa thought the Lebanese Pearl was just a mouthful of licorice. I think it pushes that line. It might be a little too licorice-y but I am enjoying it nonetheless. I imagine that a French Pearl would be even better.
Lebanese Pearl
- 3/4 ounce lime juice
- 3/4+ ounce simple syrup
- 6 mint leaves
- 2 ounces gin
- 1/4 ounce arak
Credit: Audrey Saunders, Pegu Club
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