Scotch Smoky Sazerac
A smoky twist on the classic Sazerac, combining the richness of Scotch whisky with absinthe and aromatic bitters.
Instructions
- Chill an Old Fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water.
- In another glass, add 2 oz of Scotch and a sugar cube.
- Add a few dashes of Angostura bitters onto the sugar cube and muddle until dissolved.
- Add a small amount of absinthe to the chilled Old Fashioned glass and swirl to coat the interior, then discard the excess.
- Pour the Scotch mixture into the absinthe-coated glass.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Express the oils from a lemon peel over the drink and use it as garnish.
- In another glass, add 2 oz of Scotch and a sugar cube.
- Add a few dashes of Angostura bitters onto the sugar cube and muddle until dissolved.
- Add a small amount of absinthe to the chilled Old Fashioned glass and swirl to coat the interior, then discard the excess.
- Pour the Scotch mixture into the absinthe-coated glass.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Express the oils from a lemon peel over the drink and use it as garnish.
Ingredients
• 2 oz Scotch whisky
• 1 unit Sugar cube
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 0.5 oz Absinthe
• 1 unit Lemon Peel