Ingredients
- 10 mlAbsinthe
- 60 mlChilled water
- 20 mlCognac (brandy)
- 20 mlRye whiskey 50% abv
- 20 mlBourbon whiskey
- 10 mlSugar syrup (2:1)
- 4 dashCreole bitters
- 1 dashAromatic bitters
Method
- 1Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- 2Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- 3POUR absinthe into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass, TOP with water, and leave to stand.
- 4THROW other ingredients with ice and set aside.
- 5STRAIN contents of the old-fashioned glass into a chilled shot glass to be served as an optional extra alongside the Sazerac..
- 6STRAIN contents of shaker into the absinthe rinsed old-fashioned glass.
- 7EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
- 8Enjoy a delicious Sazerac with an absinthe shot served alongside.
Styles
Classic/vintageHall of Fame and must know/trySpirit-forward
