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The absinthe-rinsed rocks glass on the white marble cooktop is filled as the cocktail is strained in. A bright lemon twist rests on the rim, providing an inviting garnish ready for sipping.

Sazerac Recipe

The Sazerac is a classic New Orleans cocktail with a smooth, slightly sweet and aromatic profile. This drink combines rye whiskey, bitters, and a hint of absinthe, balanced by the bright citrus from a lemon twist, creating a refined and flavorful experience in each sip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage, cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 171 kcal

Equipment

  • Rocks glass
  • Mixing glass
  • Muddler
  • Bar Spoon
  • Strainer
  • Lemon peeler

Ingredients
  

  • Absinthe to rinse
  • 1 sugar cube
  • 1/2 teaspoon cold water
  • 4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
  • 2 1/2 ounces rye whiskey
  • Garnish: lemon peel

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Glass: Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe and set aside.
  • Muddle Ingredients: In a mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube, water, and bitters.
    A mixing glass on the white marble cooktop contains a sugar cube, a few drops of cold water, and dashes of Peychaud’s bitters. A muddler presses down gently, dissolving the sugar cube into a smooth, bitters-infused base.
  • Add Whiskey and Ice: Pour in rye whiskey, add ice, and stir for 15-20 seconds.
    Rye whiskey is poured over ice in the mixing glass on the white marble cooktop. A bar spoon stirs the mixture for 15-20 seconds, blending and chilling the ingredients.
  • Strain and Garnish: Strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve.
    The absinthe-rinsed rocks glass on the white marble cooktop is filled as the cocktail is strained in. A bright lemon twist rests on the rim, providing an inviting garnish ready for sipping.