Classic Sazerac
For this classic Sazerac we’ll stick to the basics, rye whiskey, Peychaud’s bitters, simple and a touch of absinthe. Note how the Peychaud’s bitters tie together the sweetness and mouthfeel of the rye to the absinthe rinse to the licorice and citrus notes in the bitters.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey 100 proof
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- Absinthe rinse or mist from an atomizer (I used Copper and Kings Absinthe)
- Lemon peel
Instructions
- Combine whiskey, simple and bitters in a mixing glass and add ice. Stir until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass rinsed with absinthe. Express a lemon peel over the cocktail and discard the peel or dress up the rim of the cocktail.
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