# Sazerac
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# Sazerac

### Flavor Profile

The Sazerac is a bold and aromatic cocktail with a smooth rye whiskey base, enhanced by the subtle bitterness of Peychaud’s bitters and a hint of absinthe. It has a deep, slightly herbal complexity balanced by a touch of sweetness.

### Presentation

Served in a chilled, absinthe-rinsed rocks glass without ice, allowing the flavors to fully develop as you sip.

### Creative Variations

Variations include the Cognac Sazerac (substituting cognac for whiskey) and the Mezcal Sazerac (adding smoky mezcal).

### Food Pairings

Pairs well with rich charcuterie, dark chocolate, and blue cheese.

# Ingredients needed for Sazerac

*   5 cl Rye Whiskey
*   0.5 cl Absinthe
*   1 cl Sugar syrup
*   2 dashes Peychauds Bitters

# How to make Sazerac cocktail

1.  Rinse a glass with absinthe and discard the excess.
2.  Stir rye whiskey, sugar syrup, and bitters with ice.
3.  Strain into the prepared glass without ice.
4.  Garnish with a lemon twist.