Sazerac

INGREDIENTS

  • Absinthe, to rinse

  • 1 sugar cube

  • 1/2 teaspoon cold water

  • 4 dashes Jazz Juice bitters

  • 2 1/2 ounces rye whiskey

  • Garnish: lemon peel

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe, discarding any excess, and set aside.

  2. In a mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube, water and Jazz Juice bitters.

  3. Add the rye, fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled (15-20 seconds).

  4. Strain into the prepared glass.

  5. Twist the lemon peel over the drink’s surface to express the peel’s oils, then garnish with the peel.