Absinthe Fairy Sazerac
A whimsical twist on the classic Sazerac, incorporating the distinctive flavors of absinthe alongside the rich notes of rye whiskey.
Instructions
- Chill an Old Fashioned glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
- In a separate mixing glass, muddle one sugar cube with a few dashes of Peychaud’s bitters and a splash of water until the sugar dissolves.
- Add 2 ounces of rye whiskey to the mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Discard the ice water from the chilled Old Fashioned glass.
- Rinse the glass with 1/4 ounce of absinthe, swirling it around to coat the interior and then discarding the excess.
- Strain the chilled rye mixture into the prepared glass.
- Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in as garnish.
- In a separate mixing glass, muddle one sugar cube with a few dashes of Peychaud’s bitters and a splash of water until the sugar dissolves.
- Add 2 ounces of rye whiskey to the mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Discard the ice water from the chilled Old Fashioned glass.
- Rinse the glass with 1/4 ounce of absinthe, swirling it around to coat the interior and then discarding the excess.
- Strain the chilled rye mixture into the prepared glass.
- Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in as garnish.
Ingredients
• 2 oz Rye Whiskey
• 1 cube Sugar cube
• 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
• 0.25 oz Absinthe
• 1 piece Lemon twist