The Sazerac Cocktail

Chill a low ball glass (Gibraltar glass) to keep the cocktail cold.

Prepare simple syrup using 1.5 parts sugar to 1 part water.

Measure 1.5 ounces of rye whiskey and pour it into a mixing glass.

Add 0.5 ounces of cognac to the mixing glass.

Add 0.25 ounces of simple syrup to the mixing glass.

Add 3 dashes of Peychaud's Bitters and 1 dash of Angostura Bitters to the mixing glass.

Add ice to the mixing glass and stir for about 20-30 seconds.

Rinse the chilled rocks glass with absinthe by spritzing it inside the glass.

Strain the mixed cocktail into the rinsed rocks glass.

Express lemon oil over the top of the cocktail and hit the sides of the glass with it.

Garnish with a lemon twist on the side of the glass.

Equipment Needed

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