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Sazerac Cocktail
The Sazerac cocktail is making a comeback revisiting the charm of old-school cocktails. Rye whiskey, absinthe, bitters, simple syrup, and a classic twist are all it takes.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 ounces rye whiskey ((or, for traditionalists, brandy, preferably a fine Cognac))
- 2 teaspoons Simple Syrup
- 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters (or more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons absinthe or pastis ((such as Herbsaint, Pernod, or Ricard))
- Lemon twist
- Ice
Instructions
- 1
Stir the whiskey, Simple Syrup, and bitters in an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
- 2
Rinse a second old-fashioned glass, preferably chilled, with the absinthe and dump out the liquid.
- 3
Strain the contents of the first glass into the absinthe-rinsed glass and garnish with the twist.