Sazerac Cocktail Recipe
The Sazerac is New Orleans' official cocktail, made with a recipe of rye whiskey, absinthe, sugar, and Peychaud's bitters. This historic mixed drink features bold rye spice balanced by anise notes from the absinthe rinse and aromatic bitters. Dating to the 1850s, the Sazerac recipe is perfect for cocktail historians and whiskey enthusiasts seeking authentic American classics.
Glass:
Tumbler
Strength
Ingredients
- rinse
- 50 ml
- 5 ml
- 2 dashes
- 1 cup
Details
Flavor Profile:
Categories
Instructions
- 1
Rinse a chilled tumbler with a splash of absinthe and discard the excess.
- 2
In a mixing glass, stir rye whiskey, bitters, and sugar syrup with ice.
- 3
Stir until well-chilled and strain into the prepared glass.
- 4
Garnish with a lemon peel.
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