the Zazarac
The Sazerac is a classic New Orleans cocktail made with rye whiskey, absinthe, sugar, and bitters.
Ingredients - Serves 1
- Ice cubes - 3-4
- Lemon peel - 1
- Peychaud's bitters - 3 dashes
- Sugar cube - 1
- Absinthe - 1/4 ounce
- Rye whiskey - 2 ounces
Let's Get Started
- Place the sugar cube in an old-fashioned glass.
- Add the Peychaud's bitters and muddle until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the rye whiskey and stir well.
- Rinse another old-fashioned glass with absinthe, discarding any excess.
- Strain the cocktail into the absinthe-rinsed glass.
- Garnish with a lemon peel twist.
- Serve chilled with ice cubes on the side, if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Cocktail
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Sugar: 5g
