Sazerac
- 5m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 5m Ready In
A classic New Orleans cocktail made with rye whiskey, absinthe, Peychaud's bitters, and simple syrup, garnished with a lemon twist.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp absinthe
- 1 Peychaud's bitters
- 1/2 tsp simple syrup
- 2 oz rye
- lemon twist
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 2 of 5 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 14.4 mg
- Iron: 1.52 mg
- Magnesium: 62.7 mg
- Phosphorus: 189 mg
- Potassium: 291 mg
- Zinc: 1.5 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1/2 tsp absinthe
- 1 Peychaud's bitters
- 1/2 tsp simple syrup
- 2 oz rye
- lemon twist
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Chill an Old Fashioned glass by filling it with ice or placing it in the freezer for a few minutes. Discard any ice or water before proceeding.
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Step 2.
Pour ½ teaspoon of absinthe into the chilled glass and swirl it around to coat the bottom and sides. Discard any excess absinthe if desired.
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Step 3.
Add 1 dash of Peychaud’s bitters and ½ teaspoon of simple syrup to the glass. Stir gently to combine.
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Step 4.
Pour 2 ounces of rye whiskey into the glass and stir briefly to mix all ingredients.
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Step 5.
Twist a strip of lemon peel over the glass to release its oils, then rub the rim of the glass with the peel. Drop the twist into the drink as a garnish.