Sazerac

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse a chilled glass with Pernod (to rinse a glass with liquor, pour 1/2 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. 2
   Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice; add in bourbon, simple syrup and bitters.
3. 3
   Shake vigorously for 5-10 seconds.
4. 4
   Strain the drink into the glass; garnish with a lemon twist.