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Sazerac

Cognac, anise and lemon oils

The absinthe coats the glass; discard the excess rather than adding the full rinse to the drink.

  • Classic
  • Brandy
  • Stirred
  • Herbal
Sazerac cocktail in its intended service glass

Ingredients

Makes
One drink
  • Cognac50 ml
  • Absinthe for rinsing10 ml
  • Sugar cube1 cube
  • Peychaud bitters2 dashes
  • Water5 ml

Garnish

  • Lemon peelLemon peel

Method

  1. 01

    Chill a rocks glass, rinse with the absinthe and discard the excess.

  2. 02

    Dissolve the sugar with the water and bitters in a mixing glass. Add cognac and ice.

  3. 03

    Stir until cold, then strain into the rinsed glass without serving ice.

  4. 04

    Finish with lemon peel and serve immediately.

On the palate

Cognac, anise and lemon oils. The absinthe coats the glass; discard the excess rather than adding the full rinse to the drink.

The story

The measures on this page are a usable working specification. Glass size, ice and the sweetness of a particular bottle can change the result, so taste before service.

House notes

Working library specification. The absinthe coats the glass; discard the excess rather than adding the full rinse to the drink. Use the bottle label for strength; liqueur sweetness and alcohol content vary.

One serve. Prepare to order for the best temperature and texture.

Please enjoy responsibly.