Clinton Kelly's Sazerac

The quintessential New Orleans cocktail!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Clinton Kelly

The Sazerac is a New Orleans variation of an old-fashioned whiskey cocktail, and it's perfect for Mardi Gras!

things you'll need.

ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 1/4 oz absinthe

instructions Add absinthe to a chilled glass. Swirl the glass until the liquid coats the inside, then discard the remaining absinthe.
step 2

ingredients 1 cube sugar
3 dashes Peychaud's bitters

instructions Add sugar cube to glass. Add the Peychaud's Bitter to it, then crush the sugar cube.
step 3

ingredients 1 1/2 oz rye whiskey or bourbon
Lemon peel (for garnish)

instructions Add the rye whiskey or bourbon to the glass. Garnish with lemon peel and enjoy.
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