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Sazerac
Rye, Peychaud's, and an absinthe rinse — New Orleans in a chilled rocks glass.
How to order it: No ice in the glass, lemon peel expressed and discarded. America's first cocktail, arguably.
Flavor profile
Sweetness3
Bitterness6
Strength9
Freshness2
Richness8
Sparkle0
Daring7
The recipe
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 sugar cube; 3 dashes Peychaud's
- Absinthe rinse in a chilled glass
- Stir; strain in, no ice
- Lemon peel, expressed and discarded
Adjacent pours