Sazerac

Father’s Day is right around the corner! Still can’t decide on whether to get him a sweater or a pair of socks? Forget it! Give your dad what he really wants: a good cocktail using the best rye whiskey and cognac! The best drink to enjoy with your father this upcoming Father’s Day is the Sazerac! This drink has been around since as early as 1838. It was crowned as the official cocktail of New Orleans in 2008. A well-made Sazerac is indeed a tasty cocktail, full of kick and depth! Perfect for your dad’s special day! Below we’ll show you how to make the best Sazerac you dad will ever have:

Ingredients You'll Need:

• Absinthe (for rinsing)
• 1 sugar cube
• 1/2 teaspoon cold water
• 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 1/4 ounces rye whiskey
• 1 1/4 ounces cognac
• lemon peel (for garnish)

Directions

1. Rinse your chilled rocks glass with absinthe (discard excess and set aside the glass)
2. In a mixer, muddle the sugar cube with water and the Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters.
3. Add the rye
4. Add the cognac
5. Fill the mixer with ice and stir well until fully chilled
6. Strain into the prepared glass form earlier
7. Twit the lemon peel over the drink to seize out the peel’s oils
8. Garnish drink with the peel
9. Cheers! Happy Father’s Day!