Sazerac
A classic New Orleans cocktail, the Sazerac combines the bold flavors of rye whiskey with absinthe and a touch of bitters, served over ice and traditionally garnished with a lemon twist.
Instructions
- Chill an Old Fashioned glass by filling it with ice water.
- In a separate mixing glass, add 2 oz of rye whiskey and 1 sugar cube.
- Dash 2-3 dashes of Peychaud's bitters over the sugar cube and muddle until dissolved.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well until chilled.
- Discard the ice water from the chilled Old Fashioned glass.
- Rinse the glass with absinthe, swirling it around to coat the sides, then discard the excess.
- Strain the rye mixture into the prepared glass.
- Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.
- In a separate mixing glass, add 2 oz of rye whiskey and 1 sugar cube.
- Dash 2-3 dashes of Peychaud's bitters over the sugar cube and muddle until dissolved.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well until chilled.
- Discard the ice water from the chilled Old Fashioned glass.
- Rinse the glass with absinthe, swirling it around to coat the sides, then discard the excess.
- Strain the rye mixture into the prepared glass.
- Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.
Ingredients
• 2 oz Rye Whiskey
• 1 Sugar cube
• 3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
• 0.25 oz Absinthe
• 1 Lemon twist