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A Sazerac cocktail garnished with a twist, sitting on a bar beside a spoon and a bottle of rye whiskey.
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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 Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 215

Ingredients

  • 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
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Instructions

  • Stir the whiskey, Simple Syrup, and bitters in an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
  • Rinse a second old-fashioned glass, preferably chilled, with the absinthe and dump out the liquid.
  • Strain the contents of the first glass into the absinthe-rinsed glass and garnish with the twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 8mg | Sugar: 11g