A Delicious Sazerac Recipe You’re Sure to Love

rye whiskey

🥗Healthier: bourbon

💰Cheaper: blended whiskey

Bourbon is often smoother and cheaper than rye.

absinthe

🥗Healthier: pastis

💰Cheaper: anise-flavored liqueur

Pastis offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Simple syrup is easy to make and often cheaper.

Grab absinthe and coat the glass with a couple of sprays.

Chill the glass by adding ice to it.

In a mixing glass, add ice to chill and dilute it.

Dump out the ice from the chilled glass and coat it with absinthe, discarding the excess.

Pour the chilled cocktail mixture into the prepared glass.

Garnish with lemon oil, discarding the lemon peel after expressing the oils.

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