The Sazerac

2 ounces rye whiskey

¼ ounce demerara syrup**

¼ ounce absinthe*

5 shakes Peychaud's Bitters

2 shakes Angostura Bitters

Lemon twist

*May substitute with an anise liqueur such as Pernod, Pastis, or Herbsaint.

**If using a liqueur, emit demerara syrup from drink.

Fill cocktail shaker ¾ full with ice. Add all liquid ingredients to shaker, swirl well.

Strain into chilled old fashioned glass, garnish with lemon twist, serve.