Name: Sazerac
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz or 60 ml Rye whiskey (or Cognac); 1 sugar cube; 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters; Absinthe (for rinsing the glass); Lemon peel (for garnish); Ice cubes

Description

The Sazerac tells the story of New Orleans itself: a blend of cultures, histories, and tastes often celebrated as America’s first cocktail.

With a base of rye whiskey or cognac, sweetened by a touch of sugar, enlivened with a few dashes of bitters, is the absinthe rinse that makes it stand out.

Ingredients

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2 oz or 60 ml Rye whiskey (or Cognac)
1 sugar cube
2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
Absinthe (for rinsing the glass)
Lemon peel (for garnish)
Ice cubes

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Instructions

Chill: Place an old-fashioned glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water.
Mix #1: Muddle the sugar cube and Peychaud’s bitters together.
Mix #2: Add rye whiskey and ice to a shaker (or mixing glass) and stir until chilled.
The Rinse: Remove the ice from the chilled glass and coat the inside with absinthe, discarding any excess.
Pour: Strain the whiskey mixture into the prepared glass.
Garnish: Express the oils of a lemon peel over the drink and drop it in, or garnish the rim.

Notes

The Sazerac’s unique preparation method, particularly the absinthe rinse, gives it a distinctive flavour and aroma that sets it apart from other cocktails.

I love its ritualistic preparation; it is a nod to the cocktail’s rich history and tradition, making creating a Sazerac as part of the experience as drinking it.

Prep Time: 3 Minutes
Category: Cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 170
Sugar: 8g
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 0g