Sazerac Reborn

• 1 star anise pod
• 6 ounces Laird's Applejack
• 6 dashes Peychaud's bitters
• 1/2 ounce sorghum syrup
• 1 tablespoon French-style green absinthe

1. Add star anise pod to Laird's Applejack and let infuse for 1 day; discard the star anise.
2. In a cocktail shaker, stir 1 1/2 ounces infused Applejack with sorghum syrup, absinthe, Peychaud's bitters and ice.
3. Strain into a chilled glass and squeeze a lemon peel over the drink.

anise pod, applejack, bitters, sorghum syrup, green absinthe

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sazerac-reborn (may not work)