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Sazerac Cocktail Without Absinthe

This Sazerac cocktail skips the traditional absinthe but still contains a little anise zip from anise bitters plus additional flavorings for a modern twist on a classic cocktail.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the double-strength simple syrup
  • 2 cups Demerara or turbinado sugar
  • 1 cup cold water
For the Sazerac
  • 6 dashes anise bitters or anise extract
  • 1 1/2 ounces 100-proof rye
  • 1/2 ounce cognac
  • 1 teaspoon double-strength simple syrup
  • 4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • 2 dashes lemon bitters for garnish

Instructions

Make the double-strength simple syrup
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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and stir until all of the sugar is wet.
  2. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, which should happen just before the syrup boils.
  3. Let cool. Pour into a jar or covered container and refrigerate for up to 2 months.
Make the Sazerac
  1. Coat the inside of an old-fashioned glass with the anise bitters or anise extract and dump out any excess.
  2. Stir in all the remaining ingredients except for the lemon bitters. Add an oversize ice cube. Sprinkle with the lemon bitters.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 5mg (0%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.