Name: Sazerac Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60 ml Rye whiskey; 5 ml Absinthe (for rinse); 1 piece Sugar Cube; 2 dashes Peychaud Bitters; 1 piece Lemon twist (for garnish)

Sazerac

Description

The Sazerac is a historical cocktail from 19th-century New Orleans, featuring rye whiskey, sugar, Peychaud bitters, and an absinthe rinse. Known for its bold, aromatic character, it is served in a chilled glass. The Sazerac embodies the essence of classic American mixology and offers a taste of cocktail heritage.

Ingredients

60 ml Rye whiskey
5 ml Absinthe (for rinse)
1 piece Sugar Cube
2 dashes Peychaud Bitters
1 piece Lemon twist (for garnish)

Equipment needed

Muddler – Used to muddle the sugar. Bar Spoon – Used to stir until chilled.

Instructions

Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe and discard the excess.
Muddle the sugar cube with a few drops of water in a mixing glass.
Add rye whiskey and Peychaud bitters, then stir with ice until chilled.
Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

Recommended glassware

Lowball Glass (recommended)

A short, sturdy glass for spirit-forward cocktails served over ice.

180–300 ml Short, wide, heavy-bottomed tumbler.

Best for: Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour over ice, Rusty Nail.

Garnish: Great for orange twists, cherries, and large clear ice cubes.

Quick facts

5 mins Medium Approx. 28% ABV 2.2 units 170 kcal None