Sazerac Cocktail

Olga and I enjoyed a birthday celebration today for our son-in-law at Juban's - a great restaurant in Baton Rouge. My daughter was there as well so it was a fun event.

I ordered our cocktail of the day (at lunch this time); a 'Sazerac Cocktail'. The drink was excellent, the hint of licorice was very nice and added to the good taste. The cocktail was garnished with a twist of lemon. My goal is to learn how to do twists like the one served in this drink.The picture didn't come out real well but it is the dark-colored glass on the right, not to be confused with the Chardonnay on the left!

The recipe from my Bartender's Guide:

1/2 tsp Pernod (Absinthe Substitute)
1 1/2 oz Rye Whiskey (Sazerac or Old Overholt)
2 tsp Sugar Syrup
3 dashes bitters

In an old-fashioned glass, swirl Pernod until inside
of glass is completely coated. Mix remaining ingredients
in cocktail shaker and strain into coated glass. Add a
twist of lemon.

Delightful!