The Sazerac Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 7/7/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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The Sazerac is a local New Orleans variation of an old-fashioned cognac or whiskey cocktail, named for the Sazerac de Forge et Fils brand of cognac that was its original prime ingredient. The drink is some combination of cognac or rye whiskey, absinthe or Herbsaint, and Peychaud's Bitters; it is distinguished by its preparation method. It is sometimes referred to as the oldest known American cocktail, with origins in pre–Civil War New Orleans, though there are much earlier published instances of the word cocktail.

•3 oz rye whiskey
•3/4 oz simple syrup
•Peychaud bitters to taste
•absinthe or absinthe substitute
•Lemon twist for garnish

Preparation:

1.Chill an old-fashioned glass by filling it with ice and letting it sit while preparing the rest of the drink.
2.In a separate mixing glass, muddle the simple syrup and Peychaud bitters together.
3.Add the rye whiskey and ice to the bitters mixture and stir.
4.Discard the ice in the chilled glass and rinse it with absinthe by pouring a small amount into the glass, swirling it around and discarding the liquid.
5.Strain the whiskey mixture from the mixing glass into the old fashioned glass.
6.Garnish with a lemon twist. Traditionalists will say that the lemon twist should be squeezed over the drink to release its essences but that the twist should not be dropped into the glass itself.

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