Scotch Sazerac
A smoky twist on the classic Sazerac, featuring Scotch whisky, aromatic bitters, and a touch of absinthe for a unique flavor.
Instructions
- Chill an Old Fashioned glass by filling it with ice or placing it in the freezer.
- In a separate mixing glass, combine 2 oz of Scotch whisky and 1 sugar cube.
- Add 3 dashes of aromatic bitters.
- Muddle the sugar and bitters until dissolved, then fill the mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Discard the ice from the chilled glass, and rinse it with 1/4 oz of absinthe, swirling it around to coat the inside of the glass before discarding the excess.
- Strain the chilled Scotch mixture into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the surface of the drink and placing it on the rim.
- In a separate mixing glass, combine 2 oz of Scotch whisky and 1 sugar cube.
- Add 3 dashes of aromatic bitters.
- Muddle the sugar and bitters until dissolved, then fill the mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Discard the ice from the chilled glass, and rinse it with 1/4 oz of absinthe, swirling it around to coat the inside of the glass before discarding the excess.
- Strain the chilled Scotch mixture into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the surface of the drink and placing it on the rim.
Ingredients
• 2 oz Scotch whisky
• 1 Sugar cube
• 3 dashes Aromatic Bitters
• 0.25 oz Absinthe
• 1 Lemon twist