Spirited Orchard Sazerac

The true apple flavor of hard cider is a natural partner for a warming spirit like rye and even plays well with the anise and botanicals in Pernod, which can be a bit of an oddball to mix.

Spirited Orchard Sazerac

A delightful blend of rye, Pernod, and apple cider, creating a perfect balance of warmth and sweetness with a hint of anise undertones.

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Ingredients

  • 1 sugar cube
  • 3 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 1.50 oz rye whiskey
  • 1 dash Pernod Absinthe
  • 2 oz Crispin Original Cider
  • Ice
  • Lemon peel, optional

Instructions

  1. Place the sugar cube in a mixing glass, saturate it with bitters, and muddle to break it down.
  2. Add ice and pour in the rye whiskey.
  3. Stir until well chilled and the sugar is almost completely dissolved.
  4. Put a dash of absinthe in the serving glass and swirl to coat the glass, discarding any extra. Fill the glass with ice.
  5. Strain the chilled rye mixture evenly into the serving glass and top with cider.
  6. Garnish with a lemon peel if desired and serve.