Sazerac
The Sazerac is a classic Ordinary Drink cocktail featuring Ricard, Sugar, Peychaud bitters. Watch our video tutorial to master this recipe.
About This Cocktail
The Sazerac is a classic New Orleans cocktail, widely considered one of the oldest American cocktails. It typically features rye whiskey, Peychaud's Bitters, a sugar cube, and absinthe (or an absinthe substitute). The drink is known for its strong, aromatic flavor, and the absinthe rinse gives it a distinctive herbal note. The Sazerac is made by muddling the sugar cube with bitters, then adding rye whiskey and stirring. The glass is then rinsed with absinthe, and the drink is served neat in a chilled old-fashioned glass, garnished with a lemon peel. The Sazerac has a rich history dating back to the 19th century and is often celebrated as a symbol of New Orleans' cocktail culture.
Ingredients
How to Mix
Rinse a chilled old-fashioned glass with the absinthe, add crushed ice, and set it aside. Stir the remaining ingredients over ice and set it aside. Discard the ice and any excess absinthe from the prepared glass, and strain the drink into the glass. Add the lemon peel for garnish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main ingredients of a Sazerac?
The Sazerac typically features rye whiskey, Peychaud's Bitters, a sugar cube, and either absinthe or an absinthe substitute.
Where does the Sazerac cocktail originate?
The Sazerac is a classic cocktail that originated in New Orleans and is widely considered one of the oldest American cocktails.
What type of glass is traditionally used to serve a Sazerac?
A Sazerac is traditionally served in a chilled old-fashioned glass.
What is the significance of the absinthe in a Sazerac?
Absinthe is used as a rinse in the Sazerac, contributing to its aromatic flavor profile.
Is the Sazerac a strong cocktail?
Yes, the Sazerac is known for its strong, aromatic flavor, primarily due to the rye whiskey and bitters.
Can you substitute any ingredients in a Sazerac?
While the classic recipe uses rye whiskey and Peychaud's Bitters, some variations may substitute other ingredients, such as bourbon or different bitters.