Foggy Day Gin Cocktail with Pernod: A Cloudy Twist on Classic Spirits
A misty mix of gin and Pernod, the Foggy Day brings an aromatic cloud of botanicals and anise. Shaken to a soft haze, this two-ingredient cocktail proves that simplicity can still surprise.
Behind the Fog
The Foggy Day lives up to its name: a gently clouded gin cocktail that drifts between crisp and herbal. When Pernod meets cold water and ice, it louches into a soft, milky mist — giving this drink its signature “fog” effect.
Background
Believed to have surfaced in the craft-cocktail revival of the 2000s, the Foggy Day nods to classic absinthe serves while leaning on gin’s bright botanicals instead of wormwood bitterness.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- Gin – the clean, botanical base that anchors the drink
- Pernod – adds the anise-sweet fog and herbal depth
Equipment
- Shaker
- Whisky tumbler
- Jigger
- Strainer
Why It Works
The drink’s magic is visual and aromatic: the louche cloud forms as you shake, while the anise lifts the gin’s botanicals into a crisp, perfumed mist. Simple to build, elegant to serve.
Variations & Substitutions
- Swap Pernod for absinthe for a drier edge.
- Add ½ oz lemon juice for a tart, sour-style Foggy Day.
- Use floral gin for a softer, garden-fresh take.
Tips & Serving
Serve over fresh ice in a whisky tumbler and garnish with a lemon twist. The citrus oils cut through the fog and sharpen the gin’s brightness. Best enjoyed pre-dinner or as a mellow nightcap.
Foggy Day Recipe
Type of Glass
Whisky Tumbler
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz.
- 1/2 oz. Pernod
Directions
- Add Gin and Pernod to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until chilled and slightly cloudy, then strain into a whisky tumbler over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, if desired.
The Foggy Day turns two simple spirits into an atmospheric experience — crisp gin wrapped in a gentle anise mist.
