The Sazerac Cocktail
The Sazerac cocktail, New Orleans’ official drink, is a time-honoured classic similar to the old fashioned that has been sipped for over 100 years. Traditionally made with rye whisky or brandy, it is enhanced with bitters, sugar and a faint absinthe rinse. Traditionally served without ice, in a chilled, heavy-bottomed glass, the concoction is proliferated into modern cocktail menus.
Ingredients
Serves1- Check off ingredients
- 30mL rye whisky
- 1cube sugar
- 3mL Peychaud’s bitters
- 5mL water
- 5mL absinthe, for rinsing
- 1for garnish lemon peel
- Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Chill an old fashioned glass before pouring absinthe into it and swirling to fully cover the inside, before discarding any excess, leaving only a fragrant film.
- Step 2
In a mixing glass, place the sugar cube, muddle the bitters and water until the sugar is completely dissolved into syrup.
- Step 3
Add the whisky before filling with ice and stirring thoroughly with a bar spoon for around 30 seconds to ensure that it is sufficiently cooled and diluted.
- Step 4
Strain the drink into the absinthe-rinsed glass and pour the fragrant oils from a lemon peel over the drink and add it as a garnish.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
For the most accurate absinthe application, use an atomiser or mister to precisely spray the inside of your cooled glass, providing an even aromatic layer with no extra alcohol residue.
Preparation Tip 2
If using a sugar cube, choose demerara sugar, which has delicate molasses undertones that offer an extra depth of nuanced sweetness when compared to conventional white sugar.
Related Recipes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a sazerac cocktail and an old fashioned cocktail?
What is a fun fact about the sazerac cocktail?
What spirit is best for the sazerac cocktail?
You may also love these
Rate This Cocktail
If you love this recipe then tab a star to rate it.
