Scotch Sazerac with Luxardo Cherry

Name: Scotch Sazerac with Luxardo Cherry
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 oz Scotch whiskey; 0.25 oz Absinthe; 0.5 oz Simple syrup; 2 dashes Angostura bitters; 1 Luxardo cherry

A smoky, aromatic take on the Sazerac, where Scotch whiskey and Luxardo cherries create a sophisticated, complex profile.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz Scotch whiskey
0.25 oz Absinthe
0.5 oz Simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 Luxardo cherry

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse a chilled coupe glass with 0.25 oz absinthe by swirling it around the inside, then discard the excess absinthe.
Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz Scotch whiskey, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters, then add ice and stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled and diluted.
Step 3: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass and garnish with 1 Luxardo cherry, pressing it gently against the rim to release its oils.