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Sazrac (Cognac)

Served in an old-fashioned glass

Sazrac (Cognac)

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Cognac
  • 1 piece Sugar cube
  • 3 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 1 barspoon Absinthe

Preparation

Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe. Muddle sugar with bitters, add cognac, stir with ice, strain into prepared glass.

Garnish

Lemon peel

Origin story

The Sazerac, originally made with cognac, traces its roots back to New Orleans in the 19th century, where it was created as a medicinal tonic. Over time, it evolved into a classic cocktail, with its unique preparation and flavor profile becoming iconic.