Sazerac

To make a Sazerac, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 sugar cube
• 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• 50ml rye whiskey or cognac
• 5ml absinthe
• Lemon peel (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Fill a rocks glass with ice to chill it. Discard the ice.
2. In a separate mixing glass or shaker, add the sugar cube, Peychaud’s bitters, and Angostura bitters.
3. Muddle the ingredients together until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add the rye whiskey and a few ice cubes to the mixing glass or shaker.
5. Stir to combine.
6. Strain the mixture into the chilled rocks glass.
7. Rinse a second rocks glass with the absinthe and discard any excess.
8. Strain the whiskey mixture into the absinthe-rinsed glass.
9. Garnish with a lemon peel and serve.

History:

The Sazerac is a classic cocktail that is native to New Orleans, Louisiana. It is made with rye whiskey, Peychaud’s bitters, sugar, and absinthe. The name “Sazerac” refers to a brand of cognac that was originally used in the drink.

The Sazerac is believed to have been created in the 1850s by Antoine Peychaud, a New Orleans apothecary who owned a pharmacy on Royal Street. Peychaud is credited with inventing Peychaud’s bitters, which are an essential ingredient in the Sazerac.

The Sazerac became a popular cocktail in New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is now considered a classic cocktail that is enjoyed around the world. It is typically served in a rocks glass and garnished with a lemon peel. The combination of rye whiskey, bitters, and absinthe creates a complex, aromatic drink that is perfect for sipping on a cold winter evening.

Here are 9 rye whiskeys that would be great choices for a Sazerac:

1. James E Pepper 1776: This is a widely available, affordable rye whiskey that has a spicy, bold flavour.
2. Bulleit: This is a widely available, affordable rye whiskey that has a smooth, spicy flavour.
3. Sazerac: This is a premium rye whiskey that is named after the cocktail and has a smooth, refined flavour.
4. Templeton: This is a small-batch, craft rye whiskey that has a smooth, complex flavour.
5. Michter’s: This is a premium rye whiskey that has a smooth, refined flavour.
6. High West: This is a small-batch, craft rye whiskey that has a smooth, complex flavour.
7. Old Overholt: This is a widely available, affordable rye whiskey that has a smooth, spicy flavour.
8. WhistlePig: This is a premium rye whiskey that has a smooth, refined flavour.
9. Wild Turkey: This is a widely available, affordable rye whiskey that has a spicy, bold flavour.

Any of these rye whiskeys would be a good choice for a Sazerac. Choose one that you enjoy and that fits your budget.