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Sazerac

Straight out of New Orleans, this classic cocktail has stood the test of time with its bold and unique flavors! Spirit forward but oh so delicious. Spicy, bright, and herbal, enjoy a classic Sazerac. Cheers!
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Cook Time:2 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: absinthe, classic cocktails, demerara syrup, lemon peel, new orleans, peychauds, peychauds bitters, rye whiskey
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Author: Kama

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Glass
  • 1 Y Peeler
  • 1 Bar spoon
  • 1 Bar Jigger
  • 1 Julep Strainer
  • 1 Atomizer For spraying Absinthe
  • 1 Low Ball Glass of Choice

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Rye Whiskey
  • ΒΌ oz Demerara Syrup
  • 5 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • 6 sprays Absinthe
  • 1 expressed Lemon Peel Garnish

Instructions

  • Make sure your glass is chilling in the freezer 15-30 minutes prior to making cocktail
  • In mixing glass add rye whiskey, demerara syrup, and peychaud's bitters
  • Add ice into mixing glass and stir cocktail with bar spoon for 30-40 seconds or until condensation forms on the outside of the glass
  • Remove glassware from freezer and rinse the inside of the glass with 6 sprays of absinthe
  • Strain cocktail with a julep strainer into your glassware
  • Use y-peeler to get a lemon peel, express that lemon peel over the top of the cocktail and rub it around the rim of glassware
  • Clean up lemon peel with a pairing knife and rest on top of cocktail
  • Cheers!