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Sazerac cocktail

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Sazerac

A potent, classic cocktail made with whiskey, bitters, and a touch of absinthe.

Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Strong
Origin
United States

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Rinse a chilled Rocks Glass with Absinthe.
  2. In a Mixing Glass, muddle Sugar, Peychaud's Bitters, and Angostura Bitters.
  3. Add Whiskey (Rye).
  4. Fill with ice.
  5. Stir.
  6. Strain into a Rocks Glass and serve straight.
  7. Over the surface, twist and discard Lemon Peel.

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About the Sazerac

The Sazerac is a quintessential New Orleans cocktail, originally made with rye whiskey, Peychaud's bitters, and a splash of absinthe, offering a bold and intense flavor. The drink is traditionally served in a chilled rocks glass with a twist of lemon peel for a sharp, aromatic finish.

This cocktail is perfect for those who appreciate strong flavors and a drink with a storied history, making it a timeless choice for cocktail enthusiasts.

Similar drinks

How this compares

  • Old Fashioned

    A whiskey-based cocktail with sugar and bitters, offering a simpler and less herbal profile compared to the Sazerac's use of absinthe and Peychaud's bitters.

  • Vieux Carré

    A New Orleans classic combining rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and bitters, offering a richer and more complex flavor compared to the Sazerac.

  • Manhattan

    A rye whiskey cocktail with sweet vermouth and bitters, providing a smoother and slightly sweeter alternative to the bold Sazerac.

  • Boulevardier

    A whiskey cocktail with Campari and sweet vermouth, adding a bitter and robust twist compared to the Sazerac's herbal intensity.

  • Remember the Maine

    Features rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and absinthe, offering a fruitier and slightly sweeter take on the Sazerac's strong and herbal flavors.

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