Sazerac Cocktail Recipe
The Sazerac Cocktail is a classic New Orleans drink that's perfect for sipping on a cool evening. This sophisticated cocktail is made with rye whiskey, absinthe and a touch of sweetness from sugar and bitters. It's usually served in a chilled glass with a lemon twist for garnish. The combination of flavors, along with the complexity of the absinthe, makes for a delicious and memorable drink that's hard to forget. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make an authentic homemade Sazerac Cocktail that's sure to transport you to the heart of the Big Easy.
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Equipment
- Mixing Glass Or
- Jigger Or
- 2 Rocks Glasses (Chilled)
Ingredients
- Ice Cubes
- 4 oz Rye Whiskey
- 2 Sugar Cubes
- 2 tsp Simple Syrup
- 4 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
- Absinthe
- Lemon Twist For Garnish
Instructions
- Place a sugar cube in a mixing glass or cocktail shaker. Add a splash of water and crush the sugar with a bar spoon until dissolved.
- Fill the glass or shaker with ice. Add the rye whiskey and Peychaud's bitters.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon until well combined.
- Rinse two chilled glasses with absinthe by pouring a small amount of absinthe into each glass and swirling it around to coat the inside. Discard the excess absinthe.
- Strain the cocktail evenly into the chilled glasses.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSugar: 6g
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