• In a mixing glass, add ½ ounce of Star Anise and Black-Tea Syrup and 1 slice of fresh ginger.
• Over the mixing glass, twist the oils from the lemon peel and then drop it into the glass.
• Muddle the ingredients together until combined.
• To the mixing glass, add 2 ounces of Bourbon, ½ ounce of Creme Yvette, and 1 dash of Angostura Bitters.
• Add ice and then stir with a bar spoon until chilled.
• Strain into a Rocks glass filled with ice.
• Garnish with a twist of lemon.

Star Anise and Black Tea Syrup

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, create simple syrup by bringing 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to a low boil.
• Continue to stir until the sugar is fully dissolved into the water. Remove from heat.
• Add 1 bag of Black Tea to the warm simple syrup and let it steep for around 10 minutes.
• Once finished, remove the tea bag and lightly crush 6 pods of Star Anise to the syrup.
• Let the syrup infuse for 24 hours and then strain.