Bartending/Cocktails/Sazerac

The Sazerac originated in New Orleans, Louisiana and is based on a combination of Cognac and Peychaud's Bitters.

Ingredients

  • 2 parts Brandy or Rye whiskey
  • 1 dash Peychaud's bitters
  • 1 tsp. simple syrup
  • 1 tsp. absinthe

Garnishes

  • Lemon peel

Glass

Old fashioned glass



Procedure

  1. Coat the inside of the glass with a film of absinthe.
  2. Stir the rest of the ingredients together in a mixing glass with ice.
  3. Strain into the absinthe coated glass.
  4. Garnish with lemon peel and serve.

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