Citrus-Spiced Creole Sazerac
A vibrant take on the classic New Orleans Sazerac, featuring bright citrus notes and a hint of warming spice for a balanced, aromatic cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, absinthe, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1/4 oz absinthe
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 twist lemon peel
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse a chilled rocks glass with 1/4 oz absinthe, swirling to coat the inside, then discard the excess.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass filled with large ice cubes, combine 2 oz rye whiskey, 1/4 oz simple syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and 1 dash orange bitters.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into the absinthe-rinsed rocks glass over a large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Express a wide strip of lemon peel over the drink to release oils, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it in as garnish.
