Sazerac (low-calorie)
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 32.6% ABV ∙
The Sazerac (low-calorie) is bourbon stirred with sugar-free sweetener syrup and Creole bitters, then strained into an absinthe-rinsed glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour Absinthe 10 ml into the glass, fill with ice and water, and set aside
- In a mixing glass, stir the remaining ingredients with ice: Bourbon 50 mlSugar-free sweetener syrup 10 mlCreole-style bitters 3 dashesAngostura aromatic bitters 1 dash (opt.)
- Discard the contents of the glass and strain the cocktail into the Absinthe-rinsed glass
- Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and discard
Tips
- Tip out all the absinthe, ice and water before you strain; the thin film left on the glass is enough to perfume the drink.
- Stir only until the drink is well chilled; sugar-free syrup has less body than regular syrup, so extra water leaves the drink thin and flat.
History
The Sazerac (low-calorie) is a modern adaptation of the Sazerac made with bourbon alone and a sugar-free sweetener syrup in place of the sugar, keeping the drink's familiar profile with fewer calories.
The New Orleans original was made with cognac, and rye took its place during the Great French Wine Blight.
FAQ
How many calories are in a Sazerac cocktail?
This low-calorie Sazerac has about 154 calories per serving, thanks to a sugar-free sweetener syrup standing in for regular sugar syrup.
What is a substitute for absinthe in a Sazerac?
Herbsaint, an anise-flavored liqueur created in New Orleans in 1934, is the traditional stand-in for absinthe in a Sazerac and is used the same way, as a glass rinse. Pastis or another anise-forward liqueur also works in a pinch, though the anise note will taste sweeter and less herbal than absinthe.
