Honey-Infused Sazerac with Orange Bitters

Name: Honey-Infused Sazerac with Orange Bitters
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 oz Rye whiskey; 0.5 oz Honey syrup; 3 dashes Peychaud's bitters; 0.25 oz Absinthe; 1 Lemon twist

A modern Sazerac variation using honey syrup and orange bitters for a balanced, aromatic profile.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz Rye whiskey
0.5 oz Honey syrup
3 dashes Peychaud's bitters
0.25 oz Absinthe
1 Lemon twist

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse a chilled rocks glass with 0.25 oz absinthe, swirling to coat the interior, then discard the excess.
Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz rye whiskey, 0.5 oz honey syrup, and 3 dashes Peychaud's bitters. Add ice and stir gently for 30 seconds until well-chilled and diluted.
Step 3: Strain into the prepared glass. Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink by twisting it above the glass, then drop the twist into the drink.