Spirited Sazerac

The Spirited Sazerac is a classic cocktail with a bold and robust flavor profile. Made with rye whiskey, absinthe, bitters, and a touch of sweetness, this cocktail offers a perfect balance of strength and complexity. The ritual of preparing and serving a Sazerac adds to its allure, making it a timeless choice for those who appreciate a well-crafted libation.

Spirited Sazerac

The Spirited Sazerac is a classic cocktail featuring rye whiskey, absinthe, bitters, and a touch of sweetness, delivering a robust and balanced flavor experience.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1/4 ounce absinthe
  • 4 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 1 sugar cube
  • 1 lemon peel (garnish)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Fill a lowball glass with ice and set it aside.
  2. Drop the sugar cube into a second lowball glass. Add bitters and muddle until the sugar and bitters are fully integrated.
  3. Add rye whiskey and gently stir.
  4. Empty the ice from the first glass. Pour absinthe into the empty glass and swirl around so that the inside of the glass develops a light absinthe coating. Discard the absinthe.
  5. Pour the liquid from the second glass into the first glass.
  6. Express the glass with the lemon peel before adding it as a garnish.