(makes 1)
2 oz. rye whiskey
dash of orange bitters
1 tsp. Pernod (or other pastis, like Absinth)
1 tsp. sugar (or 2 sugar cubes)
sliver of lemon peel
Pour the pastis into a chilled cocktail glass, rolling it around to coat the sides, and then pour out the excess.
In a mixing glass, add the sugar, muddle with a few drops of bitters, and then add the rye. Add several ice cubes and stir gently. Strain into the cocktail glass.
Twist a sliver of lemon peel over the glass, but do not add it to the drink