Sazerac
WhiskeyClassicMediumStrong

Sazerac

New Orleans' oldest cocktail. Rye, Peychaud's bitters, and absinthe-rinsed glass.

Prep Time

4 min

Glass

Rocks

Difficulty

Medium

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Ingredients

Rye Whiskey2 oz
Peychaud's Bitters3 dashes
Sugar Cube1 piece
Absinthe0.25 oz
Lemon Peel1 piece

Instructions

1

Rinse chilled glass with absinthe.

Prep
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2

Muddle sugar with bitters.

Muddle15s
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3

Add rye and ice. Stir 30s.

Stir30s
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4

Strain. Express lemon peel.

Strain
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Pro Tips

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Peychaud's define the Sazerac.

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Herbsaint is traditional substitute.

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Express peel but don't drop in.

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