Maple-Sazerac Revival
A modern take on the classic Sazerac, balancing rye whiskey with maple syrup and aromatic bitters for a warm, complex sip. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, maple syrup, and Angostura bitters 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 230 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 1/2 oz maple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1/4 oz absinthe
- 1 lemon peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse a chilled coupe glass with 1/4 oz absinthe, swirling to coat the interior before discarding excess liquid.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz rye whiskey, 1/2 oz maple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters with ice.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 25 seconds until the mixture is chilled and the syrup is fully dissolved, noting the glass should feel cold to the touch.
- Step 4: Strain into the prepared coupe glass and garnish with a lemon peel, twisting it over the drink to release citrus oils before placing it in the glass.
