Emerils Sazerac Cocktail Recipes

EMERIL'S SAZERAC COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Fill a small old-fashioned glass with cracked ice and set aside.
• In another small old-fashioned glass, put the lump of sugar and just enough water to moisten it.
• With a spoon, crush the sugar, then add the Peychaud's bitters, Angostura bitters, whiskey, and several ice cubes.
• Stir. Never use a shaker.
• Empty the first glass of ice, add the Herbsaint or Pernod, twirl the glass around, and shake the liqueur out.
• Strain the whiskey mixture into the glass, twist in the lemon peel, and serve immediately.

CLASSIC SAZERAC COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Chill an old-fashioned glass by filling it with ice. Let it sit while you prepare the rest of the drink.
• In a mixing glass, soak the sugar cube with the bitters and muddle to crush the cube .
• Add the rye whiskey and stir.
• Discard the ice in the chilled glass. Rinse it with absinthe: Pour a small amount into the glass, swirl it around, then discard the liquid.
• Pour the whiskey mixture into the absinthe-rinsed glass.
• Gently squeeze the lemon twist over the drink to release its essence. Traditionalists typically discard it and rarely drop it into the glass; lay it on the rim as a garnish if you like. Serve and enjoy.