Sazerac Recipe
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For the New Orleans' take on a classic whiskey cocktail, try this Sazerac Recipe. It's made with rye whiskey, simple syrup, Peychaud's bitters, and a swirl of absinthe.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon Absinthe (see note 1)
- 2 ounces rye whiskey (1/4 cup, see note 2)
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup (see note 3)
- 1/8 teaspoon Peychaud's Bitters (see note 4)
- 1 inch piece lemon peel strip, for garnish
Instructions
- In a chilled Old Fashioned glass, coat the inside of the glass by swirling with absinthe (discard any excess). Set aside.
- To a mixing glass, add rye whiskey, simple syrup, and bitters. Fill mixing glass three-quarters of the way full with ice. Using a bar spoon, stir until mixture is fully combined and well chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into prepared glass. Pinch the lemon peel over the drink, rub the rim of the glass with the peel, and garnish with a lemon peel.
Notes
- Absinthe: A highly-alcoholic anise-flavored spirit.
- Whiskey: For the most authentic cocktail, choose Sazerac brand rye whiskey. Or, substitute Cognac (preferably Sazerac brand) or another brandy.
- Simple syrup: To make it yourself, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved (do not boil). Remove from heat and cool before adding 1 tablespoon (or more to taste) to your cocktail shaker with the other ingredients. Store leftover simple syrup covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.
- Bitters: Seek out Peychaud's bitters (a Sazerac brand) if possible. Angostura brand have a heavier flavor but will also work.
- Yield: This recipe makes 1 cocktail.
- Glassware: The Sazerac is traditionally made in an Old Fashioned glass, a 6-ounce to 10-ounce glass tumbler. Similar to a rocks glass or lowball glass, the Old Fashioned glass is decorated in the cut glass style.
- Big batch: Sazeracs are best prepared one cocktail at a time.
- Zazarack: Made with bourbon instead of rye whiskey (bourbon is sweeter in flavor and its mash must be made from at least 51% corn).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 cocktail
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cocktail | |
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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