Timeless Classic

Sazerac

Bold rye whiskey and bright crimson bitters served neat inside an anise-scented chilled glass.

Whiskey Stirred Served neat in a chilled glass 4 min · 33% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Expressed lemon peel (rested on rim, not dropped)

Rye Whiskey 60 ml
Rich Demerara Syrup 7.5 ml
Creole Aromatic Bitters 4 dashes
Absinthe (to rinse glass) 5 ml

Preparation

Chill an empty rocks glass in the freezer, then swirl absinthe inside to coat the walls and discard excess.
Stir rye whiskey, syrup, and Creole bitters with ice in a separate glass for 30 seconds.
Strain neat into the rinsed glass, express lemon oil sharply over the top, and perch the peel on the rim.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Skip buying absinthe and specialty Creole bitters—steep crushed fennel or star anise in a splash of whiskey for 2 minutes to rinse the glass.

Rye or Bourbon Whiskey 60 ml
Sugar Syrup (1:1 sugar & hot water) 7.5 ml
Standard Aromatic Bitters 3 dashes
Crushed Fennel Seeds or Star Anise (steeped for scent) 1 pinch

At-Home Steps

Crush a pinch of fennel seed with a teaspoon of whiskey in a cold tumbler, swirl around the walls, and tip out the solids.
Stir remaining whiskey, sugar syrup, and bitters with ice in a mug for 25 seconds.
Strain neat into the scented tumbler and twist fresh lemon peel over top.

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How do you make Sazerac at home with everyday ingredients?

Skip buying absinthe and specialty Creole bitters—steep crushed fennel or star anise in a splash of whiskey for 2 minutes to rinse the glass. Ingredients: 60 ml Rye or Bourbon Whiskey, 7.5 ml Sugar Syrup (1:1 sugar & hot water), 3 dashes Standard Aromatic Bitters, 1 pinch Crushed Fennel Seeds or Star Anise (steeped for scent). Steps: Crush a pinch of fennel seed with a teaspoon of whiskey in a cold tumbler, swirl around the walls, and tip out the solids. Stir remaining whiskey, sugar syrup, and bitters with ice in a mug for 25 seconds. Strain neat into the scented tumbler and twist fresh lemon peel over top.

What is the full craft bar specification for Sazerac?

Sazerac (Whiskey, 33% ABV) is prepared stirred with served neat in a chilled glass and garnished with expressed lemon peel (rested on rim, not dropped). Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) Rye Whiskey, 7.5 ml (1/4 oz) Rich Demerara Syrup, 4 dashes (4 dashes) Creole Aromatic Bitters, 5 ml (1 tsp) Absinthe (to rinse glass).