Author Notes
I adapted this Southern Cocktail to suit the long Boston winters, replacing the licorice liquor rinse with a star anise simple syrup. If using a higher proof rye, like Old Overholt, more bitters will help balance out the flavor. —raisedbycoffee
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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons
rye whiskey (per glass)
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6 dashes
Peychaud bitters (per glass)
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1-2 dashes
Angostura bitters (per glass)
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1 tablespoon
sugar
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1 tablespoon
water
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2
star anise pods
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1
lemon twist
Directions
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Simmer sugar, water and star anise pods in a small pan over low heat for a few minutes.
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Divide the simple syrup between two glasses with a star anise in each and add the whiskey and bitters. Top with equal parts hot water .
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Rub the rim of the glasses with a twist of lemon and place in drink.
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