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New Orleans Sazerac Cocktail

Indulge in the classic charm of the Sazerac Cocktail, featuring rye whiskey, bitters, and a touch of lemon. The official drink of New Orleans awaits!

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
5 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
1 serving

Nutrition

calories152kcal
carbohydrates4g
fat0g
protein0g

Ingredients

ice
3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters®
2 dashes Angostura Bitters®
1 sugar cube
2 fl oz rye whiskey
1 lemon peel

Directions

1

Fill a rocks glass with 1 cup ice and let it chill for about 5 minutes. Discard the ice.

2

In a cocktail shaker, mash together the Peychaud's Bitters, Angostura Bitters, and sugar cube using a cocktail muddler. Add 1 cup ice and the whiskey; stir until well-chilled.

3

Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared rocks glass.

4

Gently twist the lemon peel over the surface of the cocktail to release its essence, then discard it.