Sazerac
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New Orleans' official cocktail — rye whiskey with absinthe rinse and Peychaud's bitters.
For the Sazerac, Chris McMillan mixes 2 ounces of rye whiskey with 2 barspoons each of simple syrup and Herbsaint, along with 2 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters.
Method
Stirred
Glass
rocks
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
Available as alcohol-free version
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Recipe Variations
Ingredients
Servings:
1
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AdInstructions
In a mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube with a few drops of water until dissolved
Add the rye whiskey, Peychaud's bitters, and ice to the mixing glass
Stir the mixture until well chilled
Rinse a chilled Old Fashioned glass with absinthe, discarding the excess
Strain the whiskey mixture into the prepared glass
Express the lemon peel over the drink and discard or place it in the glass as garnish