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Watch Sazerac House Experience Team Leader, Rhiannon Enlil, prepare a Sazerac® Cocktail, the Official Cocktail of New Orleans. Pack an Old-Fashioned glass with ice. In a second Old-Fashioned glass, place a sugar cube and add three dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters to it. Crush the sugar cube.
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On the corner of Canal and Magazine, the historic building houses a sensory experience that will take you through the history of cocktail culture in New Orleans. Learn the methods of distilling whiskey, taste some bitters and perfect The Sazerac yourself.
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The story of the Sazerac cocktail began in 1838 when Antoine Amedie Peychaud, a New Orleans apothecary, mixed cognac with his proprietary Peychaud's Bitters. In the 1850s, this "toddy" (an early name for a cocktail) was the signature drink of the Sazerac Coffee House in New Orleans. That's where it received its name and became the first "branded" c...
As is the case with many popular drinks, there are varying opinions regarding how to make it. Some drinkers prefer to use their favorite bitters, some a specific rye, and many prefer anise liqueur. Often, the glass is rinsed with absinthe, and that's what's called for here. But even the technique is disputed, though every element is a matter of per...
Despite all the variations, many bartenders will tell you that there are a few things to avoid when making a Sazerac. To prevent a Sazerac faux pas, never shake it. Don't serve it on the rocks or in a cocktail glass; instead, serve it in an oversized old-fashioned glass. And don't let the lemon peel touch the drink. Express the oils over the glass,...
There are similar elements to these drinks, as both contain bitters and a citrus twist, but the base spirit is different. 1. The old-fashioned's base is bourbon, whereas the Sazerac's base is rye whiskey. 2. The old-fashioned typically uses Angostura bitters, but the Sazerac favors Peychaud's. 3. The old-fashioned garnish is typically orange; the S...
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Oct 29, 2020 · Steps. Rinse a chilled Old Fashioned glass with the absinthe, fill with crushed ice and set aside. Add the cognac, simple syrup and bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Discard the ice and any excess absinthe from the prepared glass, and strain the drink into the glass. Express the lemon peel oils over the top of ...
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INGREDIENTS. 1 tsp. simple syrup. 1/4 tsp. Peychaud's bitters. 1/8 tsp. Angostura bitters. 1/4 cup rye whiskey (such as Rittenhouse) 2 tsp. absinthe (such as Pernod's) 1 lemon peel twist....
Mar 5, 2024 · Last Updated on: March 5, 2024. Jump to Recipe. Get a taste of New Orleans in every sip with a classic Sazerac cocktail . As one of the oldest cocktails in America, it’s certainly one to know. It’s a spirit-forward drink that’s refined, well-balanced, and full of history.
Jul 1, 2011 · 13.7K subscribers. Subscribed. 520. 65K views 12 years ago. The Sazerac is considered the official cocktail of New Orleans. Join us at the historic Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel to...
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