Pernod

"Pernod is an aniseed-flavored liqueur. It gets its characteristic flavor from the star anise spice and the licorice plant. However, Pernod has a delicate flavor that makes it easier to appreciate and blend. It also clouds up with the addition of water, turning an almond green that resembles its original inspiration, absinthe. Today, Pernod is not only a delicious aperitif but also a versatile ingredient in numerous cocktails and dishes."
(From the Pernod-Ricard web site http://www.pernod-usa.com)

It was in 1805 that the Pernod Fils company first started making Absinthe, which soon became one of the more popular brands of this liqueur that would become strongly associated with poets and artists. In 1915, due to a strange and controversial reputation that it had obtained, Absinthe was banned in France (and soon virtually world-wide), which put a stop to Pernods production. After a five year hiatis, Pernod brought to market a new version of their product which did not include the wormwood, which had been identified as the "harmful" ingredient in Absinthe.