Sazerac (New Orleans Style)

Name: Sazerac (New Orleans Style)
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Rye whiskey (50% alc./vol.) — 45 ml; Sugar syrup — 10 ml; Creole-style bitters — 3 dashes; Absinthe — 4 dashes

A bitter and herbal whiskey cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 29.8%

Ingredients

~136 kcal per serving

Servings

Rye whiskey (50% alc./vol.)45 ml
Sugar syrup10 ml
Creole-style bitters3 dashes
Absinthe4 dashes

Garnish

Lemon twist

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
In a mixing glass, Stir the remaining ingredients with ice: Rye whiskey 45 mlSugar syrup 10 mlCreole-style bitters 3 dashes
Discard the ice from the chilled glass, rinse with Absinthe, and discard the excess
Strain the cocktail into the Absinthe-rinsed glass
Garnish with a lemon twist

History

The New Orleans-style Sazerac is known for its bold character, combining rich rye whiskey with aromatic bitters and a distinctive absinthe rinse. It evokes a sense of tradition and Southern hospitality with its smooth yet complex profile. The cocktail offers depth and warmth with subtle herbal and citrus nuances, perfect for slow sipping and reflective moments.