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Sazerac cocktail

Whiskey · Rocks

Sazerac

32%4 min
ABV32%
Time4 min
GlassRocks
CategoryWhiskey
VeganGluten-free
classicstirrednew-orleans

Ingredients

  • 2 ozRye Whiskey
    Substitutes for Rye Whiskey
    • BourbonSweeter, less spice; use equal amountclose
  • 0.25 ozDemerara Syrup
    Substitutes for Demerara Syrup
    • Agave SyrupUse 0.75x amount; sweeter and thinnerclose
    • Honey SyrupUse 0.75x amount; floral notesdifferent
    • Demerara SyrupUse equal amount; richer, molasses notesclose
  • 0.06 ozPeychaud's Bitters
    Substitutes for Peychaud's Bitters
    • Peychaud's BittersMore floral, less spice; use equal dashesclose
    • Orange BittersCitrus-forward; changes characterdifferent
  • 0.02 ozAngostura Bitters
    Substitutes for Angostura Bitters
    • Peychaud's BittersMore floral, less spice; use equal dashesclose
    • Orange BittersCitrus-forward; changes characterdifferent
  • rinseAbsinthe
    Substitutes for Absinthe
    • EverclearSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
    • Grain AlcoholSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose

Method

  1. Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe, discard excess.
  2. In mixing glass, combine rye, syrup, bitters with ice.
  3. Stir 30 seconds.
  4. Strain into prepared glass.
  5. Express lemon peel over drink; discard peel (or garnish).

Recipe data and imagery: TheCocktailDB (thecocktaildb.com)

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