Sazerac Cocktail (New Orleans style)
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A strong, spicy rye drink softened by a little sugar, with the anise and floral notes of Peychaud's bitters. The absinthe rinse adds aroma rather than sweetness.
Method
Stirred
Glass
rocks
Difficulty
Easy
Flavor Profile
🌱 Vegan🌾 Contains gluten
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AdInstructions
- Fill a rocks glass with ice and set it aside to chill.
- In a separate mixing glass, stir the rye whiskey, simple syrup and Peychaud's bitters with ice.
- Empty the ice from the chilled glass and rinse the inside with absinthe (or Herbsaint).
- Strain the stirred drink into the rinsed glass.
- Garnish with a lemon zest twist.