Ingredients

  • 2 ozrye whiskey
  • ½ ozmaple syrup
  • 3 dashesPeychauds bitters
  • 1 barspoonabsinthe(for rinse)
  • 🍋lemon twist(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe and discard excess
  2. In a mixing glass combine rye and maple syrup and bitters with ice
  3. Stir until well chilled
  4. Strain into the prepared glass neat
  5. Express a lemon twist over the drink and place on rim

📜 History

The Sazerac is New Orleans's official cocktail dating to the mid-1800s. This variation substitutes maple syrup for the traditional sugar cube. The maple adds depth that complements the anise notes of absinthe.

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