Bourbon Sazerac
The Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans. Usually made with rye whiskey, a bourbon Sazerac combines bourbon, absinthe and bitters.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 147kcal
Ingredients
For the simple syrup:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
For the bourbon sazerac:
- ½ ounce Absinthe
- 2 ounces bourbon
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Sliced lemon peel
Instructions
For the simple syrup:
- Heat the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer until the sugar is dissolved.
- Allow the simple syrup to cool before using.
For the bourbon sazerac:
- Pour the Absinthe into an old-fashioned glass. Roll the Absinthe around the glass to coat the bottom and sides, then dump the excess.
- Add bourbon, simple syrup and bitters in an ice-filled tumbler.
- Stir, then strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass.
- Garnish with a lemon peel. Serve without ice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.7g | Potassium: 0.7mg | Sugar: 2.7g
