Sazerac
The Sazerac is a classic whiskey cocktail, perfect for those seeking a sophisticated and flavorful libation with a touch of New Orleans charm.
Servings: 1 serve
Ingredients
- 45 mL rye whiskey
- 12.5 mL rich simple syrup or 1 sugar cube
- 3 shakes Peychaud's bitters
- Absinthe to rinse
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- In a cocktail mixing glass add rye whiskey, cognac, simple syrup and Peychauds Bitters.
- Add ice and stir for 20-30 seconds to chill. Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe.
- Strain your cocktail in and run the lemon zest along the rim of the glass. You can throw away the lemon zest or use it as a garnish.
Notes
- A rich simple syrup is 2 parts sugar to 1 part water.