Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whisky Bottled-In-Bond
Whisky cocktail

Sazerac

New Orleans in a glass: spicy rye with a whisper of absinthe. Strong, aromatic and unforgettable.

GlassRocks glass (no ice)GarnishLemon peel

What you’ll need

  • 50ml
    Rye whiskey
    Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whisky Bottled-In-Bond £41.99
  • 7.5ml
    Sugar syrup
  • 3 dashes
    Peychaud's or Angostura bitters
  • 5ml
    Absinthe (to rinse)
    Small Batch Morveren Absinth £36.99
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You’ll also need: Sugar syrup, Peychaud's or Angostura bitters.

How to make it

  1. Swirl the absinthe round a chilled glass and pour it away.
  2. Stir the rye, syrup and bitters with ice for 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into the glass, no ice.
  4. Squeeze lemon peel over the top and discard it.
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