Sazerac cocktail

Sazerac

Extra strong32% ABV

Bitter · Rich · Herbal · Spicy

This cognac Sazerac combines brandy, sugar, Peychaud's bitters, and absinthe for a rich, aromatic cocktail. A lemon twist adds a bright finish.

1

Serving

Units

Ingredients

  • Cognac50 ml
  • Absinthe10 ml
  • Sugar1 piece
  • Peychaud's Bitters2 dashes
  • Ice

Garnish

  • Lemon Peel1 slice

Equipment

  • Rocks glass
  • Mixing glass
  • Bar spoon

How to make it

  1. 1

    Add

    Equipment

    Rocks glass

    Ingredient

    Absinthe
  2. 2

    Muddle

    Equipment

    Mixing glass

    Ingredients

    SugarPeychaud's Bitters
  3. 3

    Pour

    Equipment

    Mixing glass

    Ingredient

    Cognac
  4. 4

    Fill

    Equipment

    Mixing glass

    Ingredient

    Ice
  5. 5

    Stir

    Equipment

    Bar spoon
  6. 6

    Strain

    Equipment

    Rocks glass
  7. 7

    Garnish

    Equipment

    Rocks glass

    Garnish

    Lemon Peel

Recipe tips and ingredient notes

  • This is a cognac-based version. Follow the listed absinthe step; it adds anise aroma to the finished drink.

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