I guess we’re to assume ladies with magical powers like licorice/anise? Or maybe just communist witches? Regardless, this cocktail combines earthy floral flavor with sweet beery notes to produce a sweet botanical drink that will bring out your evil side if you drink it too quickly.
• 1.5 ounces Pernod
• 14 ounces hard cider
• 0.5 ounces blackcurrant cordial
Add Pernod to pint glass or beer mug, fill with hard cider and add floater of blackcurrent cordial.
Serve at room temperature.
Republished from Houston Press, “5 Hard Cider Cocktails to Try” by Joanna O’Leary, April 17, 2013.