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Sazzy Sour

This is a delicious cocktail split between a New York Sour and a Sazerac! This winter treat has notes of anise, cherry, herbs, fresh lemon, berries, and more! Make for yourself or a group of friends!
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Cook Time:2 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: absinthe, bourbon, cabernet sauvignon, fresh lemon juice, new york sour, peychauds bitters, sazerac, winter cocktails
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Author: Kama

Equipment

  • 1 Shaker
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Rocks Glass
  • 1 Citrus Juicer
  • 1 Atomizer
  • 1 Jigger
  • 1 Bar spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Egg White
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • 1/2 oz Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 4 rinses Absinthe
  • 1 Star Anise Garnish

Instructions

  • In shaker add bourbon, peychauds, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg whites
  • Seal shaker and dry shake vigorously for about 10 seconds
  • Break seal, add ice, and re shake cocktail for another 10-15 seconds
  • Rinse the inside of your glassware with about 4 sprays of absinthe
  • Add ice into glassware and strain cocktail into glass
  • Once foam has risen, slowly pour Cabernet Sauvignon over the back of a bar spoon on top of the cocktail
  • The wine should float in a fine layer on top of cocktail
  • Placed a full star anise on top of cocktail for garnish
  • Enjoy!!