Cocktail Recipes

Sazerac

New Orleans | Cocktail | from Anders Erickson

The Sazerac is a local variation of a cognac or whiskey cocktail originally from New Orleans, named for the Sazerac de Forge et Fils brand of cognac brandy.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 1⁄2 oz / 113 ml	Rye	Sazerac Straight
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Cognac	Maison Rouge VSOP
1⁄4 oz / 6 ml 1⁄2 oz / 9 ml 1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml	Semi-rich Simple Syrup
3 dashes 4 1⁄2 dashes 6 dashes 9 dashes	Bitters	Peychaud’s
1 dashes 1 1⁄2 dashes 2 dashes 3 dashes	Bitters	Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1 rinse 1 1⁄2 rinse 2 rinse 3 rinse	Absinthe	Nouvelle Orleans Absinthe Superieure

Notes

• Method: Stirred
• Pour: Julep Strain
• Glassware: Low Ball
• Garnish: Lemon zest
• Special Prep: Rinse the glass with absinthe. Strain in cocktail. Express lemon oil on the drink.