Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass in the freezer or by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, add 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 ounce of simple syrup.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Step 4.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it on the rim.