Sazerac
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Chill a rocks glass and rinse it with absinthe. 2. In a mixing glass, dissolve the sugar with bitters. 3. Add the cognac or rye whiskey and ice. 4. Stir until chilled and strain into the prepared glass without ice. 5. Express a lemon twist over the drink.
Description:
The Sazerac is one of the symbols of New Orleans and an official International Bartenders Association cocktail. Its history is tied to Sazerac de Forge et Fils cognac, Peychauds bitters, and the later American shift toward rye whiskey. In flavor, it is dry, strong, and aromatic. Absinthe works as a thin aromatic layer rather than the main ingredient; it highlights the spice of the bitters and the depth of the spirit base.