Bitters | 15% ABV | United States of America
One Cocktail/2 Ways
Jihane Miller
Prep Time
5 Mins
Dificulty
Medium
Serves
1 Person
Exemplifying a perfect balance of tradition and trend, the Sazerac isn't merely a cocktail; it's a sip of history that transcends eras.
Ingredients
2 oz Hennessy VS Cognac (original)
Hennessy VS Cognac
Hennessy VS Cognac
OR 2oz Rye Whiskey (modern)
rye whiskey
rye whiskey
1 sugar cube
2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
Splash of absinthe
Lemon peel for garnish
How to make
1
Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe then discard the excess.
2
In a mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube, water, and Peychaud’s.
3
Add the whiskey or cognac (or both!) to the mixing glass and fill with ice.
4
Stir well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
5
Strain the mixture from the mixing glass into the prepared old-fashioned glass.
6
Twist a piece of lemon peel over the glass to release the oils, rub it around the rim of the glass, then drop it in as a garnish.