Sazerac
Ingredients
2 oz Rye Whiskey
1/4 oz Absinthe
1 cube Sugar
2 dash Peychaud's bitters
Garnishes
1 twist Lemon
Glass
Preparation
Rinse a rocks glass with absinthe and set aside. In a mixing glass, combine the rye whiskey, sugar, Peychaud's bitters, and ice. Stir well and strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and
Description
The Sazerac is a classic New Orleans cocktail with a rich history. It is made with rye whiskey, absinthe, sugar, and Peychaud's bitters, and has a complex and balanced flavor profile.
History
The Sazerac is believed to be the first American cocktail, originating in New Orleans in the late 1800s. It was originally made with Sazerac de Forge et Fils cognac, but later switched to rye whiskey as the main ingredient.
