Pear Sazerac

Ingredients

• 1/2 ounce anise-flavored liqueur (such as Pernod, or other pastis or absinthe)
• 2 ounces pear vodka (recommended Grey Goose La Poire)
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 pear, wedge for garnish
• ice

Directions

1. 1

   Place an ice cube in a martini glass and add the anise-flavored liqueur.

2. 2

   Swirls to coat the glass let stand to chill for a few minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

4. 4

   Add the pear vodka, simple syrup and bitters, stirring vigorously.

5. 5

   Empty the ice and liqueur from the glass.

6. 6

   Strain pear vodka mixture into the coated martini glass.

7. 7

   Garnish with the pear wedge.