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Sazerac
Posted: July 15, 2026
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The Sazerac is one of the oldest cocktails in America, born in 19th-century New Orleans and often called the country's first branded cocktail. It pairs rye whiskey with a splash of Peychaud's bitters and sugar, stirred over ice and served in a glass rinsed with absinthe rather than shaken or garnished with fruit. The absinthe rinse leaves a whisper of anise on the nose, while the rye keeps the drink spicy and dry. It's a stirred, spirit-forward classic best sipped slowly.
Instructions
Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe, coating the interior, then discard the excess. In a mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube with the Peychaud's bitters and a splash of water. Add the rye whiskey and fill with ice, then stir until well chilled. Strain into the prepared glass. Express a lemon peel over the drink and discard.