Sazerac Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sazerac Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling an old-fashioned glass by filling it with ice water. Let it sit while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Prepare the Mixing Glass
In a mixing glass, add the rye whiskey, simple syrup, and Peychaud's bitters.
- 3
Add Ice
Add 3 ice cubes to the mixing glass with the ingredients.
- 4
Stir the Mixture
Stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Prepare the Glass
Discard the ice water from the old-fashioned glass and rinse it with absinthe. Swirl the absinthe around the glass and then discard the excess.
- 6
Strain the Cocktail
Strain the chilled cocktail from the mixing glass into the prepared old-fashioned glass.
- 7
Garnish
Twist a lemon peel over the cocktail to release its oils, then drop it into the drink as a garnish.
- 8
Serve
Your Sazerac is now ready to be enjoyed! Sip and savor the complex flavors.
