Sazerac

A digestif, meaning intended to be served after-dinner to aid digestion. Originated in New Orleans. Hate rye whiskey so we make ours with bourbon.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 ounce Pernod
• 2  ounces Bourbon
• 1⁄2 ounce  simple syrup (2 parts sugar, 1 part water)
• 2  dashes  bitters
• 1  lemon twist

Directions

1. Rinse a chilled glass with Pernod (to rinse a glass with liquor, pour ½ oz of spirit into the glass, swirl the spirit around inside of the glass so that the entire surface of the glass’ bowl has been coated; then discard the rest of the spirit).
2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice; add in bourbon, simple syrup and bitters.
3. Shake vigorously for 5-10 seconds.
4. Strain the drink into the glass; garnish with a lemon twist.