Sazerac 1873
A classic New Orleans cocktail combining the complex flavors of rye whiskey with the aromatic notes of absinthe and bitters.
Instructions
- Chill an Old Fashioned glass by filling it with ice water.
- In a separate mixing glass, combine 2 ounces of rye whiskey, a sugar cube, and a few dashes of Peychaud's bitters.
- Muddle the sugar and bitters together until dissolved.
- Add ice to the mixing glass and stir until the mixture is well chilled.
- Empty the ice water from the Old Fashioned glass and rinse it with a small amount of absinthe, discarding the excess.
- Strain the chilled whiskey mixture into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it in the glass.
- In a separate mixing glass, combine 2 ounces of rye whiskey, a sugar cube, and a few dashes of Peychaud's bitters.
- Muddle the sugar and bitters together until dissolved.
- Add ice to the mixing glass and stir until the mixture is well chilled.
- Empty the ice water from the Old Fashioned glass and rinse it with a small amount of absinthe, discarding the excess.
- Strain the chilled whiskey mixture into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it in the glass.
Ingredients
• 2 ounces Rye Whiskey
• 1 Sugar cube
• 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
• 0.25 ounces Absinthe
• 1 Lemon twist