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:
Copper Mug
Strength
Ingredients
- 1 rinse
- 50 ml
- 5 ml
- 2 dashes
- 1 cup
Details
Flavor Profile:
Instructions
- 1
Rinse a copper mug with a splash of absinthe and discard the excess.
- 2
In a shaker, combine rye whiskey, bitters, and a sugar cube with ice.
- 3
Shake well and strain into the prepared mug.
- 4
Garnish with a lemon peel.
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