Whisky
Beginner
The Sazerac
The Sazerac is the bolder cousin of the Old Fashioned. A tantalising tango of whiskey, cognac, bitters, lemon and a touch of bitters, it's the official cocktail of New Orleans.
Ingredients
How many serves?
2.1 units of alcohol per serve
1
40mlBulleit Bourbon
20mlCognac
10mlSugar syrup
Two dashes of Angostura Bitters
Rinse of Absinthe
Lemon zest discard
Ice
Equipment
- 1 x Rocks glass
- 1 x Jigger
- 1 x Bar spoon
- 1 x Mixing glass
- 1 x Strainer
Method
Ice
Using a jigger, measure all liquid ingredients and add them to an ice-filled mixing glass.
Mix
Use a bar spoon to mix, chill and dilute.
Pour
Strain into an Absinthe-rinsed rocks glass.
Garnish
Garnish with lemon zest discard.
Grab a bite
Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.
Used in this recipe:
- whiskey
- whiskey cocktails
- classic cocktails