Sazerac Cocktail – Yields 1 cocktail.

1 to 2 dashes of Pernod or Herbsaint liqueur
1 sugar cube or ˝ tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. water
1˝ oz. bourbon or rye whiskey
2 dashes bitters
˝ cup ice
Lemon peel for garnish

1. Swirl a couple dashes of Pernod around the inside of an Old Fashioned cocktail glass to coat it. Discard any extra Pernod.

2. In a cocktail shaker, add the sugar, water, whiskey, bitters and ice.

3. Shake well then strain the Sazerac into the prepared glass.

4. Garnish with lemon peel and serve.