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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml | Rye | Sazerac Straight |
| 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml | Cognac | Maison Rouge VSOP |
| 0.25 oz / 9 ml 0.375 oz / 14 ml 0.5 oz / 18.5 ml 0.75 oz / 27.5 ml | Semi-rich Simple Syrup | |
| 3 dashes | Bitters | Peychaud’s |
| 1 dash | Bitters | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 1 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.
