What make a great Sazerac?

The Sazerac is a classic New Orleans cocktail with a rich history dating back to the 1850s. It is typically made with rye whiskey, absinthe, sugar, and bitters, and can be served straight up or on the rocks. There are several variations on the traditional Sazerac recipe, including the use of other spirits such as cognac or brandy, and the addition of flavors like fruit liqueurs or herbal liqueurs. Some popular variations on the Sazerac include the Vieux Carré, which includes cognac and sweet vermouth, and the Herbsaint Sazerac, which uses the anise-flavored liqueur in place of absinthe. Whether you prefer the traditional recipe or a modern twist, the Sazerac is a versatile and delicious cocktail that is sure to impress.

Sazerac

Our favourite Sazerac is mixing equal parts cognac and rye that creates a balanced and complex cocktail. The fruity and floral notes of the cognac complement the spicy character of the rye, resulting in a drink that is both refined and robust.

Sazerac

A New Orleans pre-prohibition cocktail, that we like to make with a split baseof rye and Cognac. It’s a classic stirred cocktail made extra interesting by thesplash of absinth and the use of Peychaud’s bitters. Sazeracclassic cocktail Ingredients25 ml rye 25 ml Cognac 10 ml simple

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Vieux Carré

The Vieux Carré is a delicious twist on the classic Sazerac cocktail. It features a blend of cognac and rye whiskey, as well as sweet vermouth and a mix of aromatic bitters. The combination of these ingredients creates a complex and well-balanced cocktail.

Vieux Carré

A classic cocktail, and an interesting mix of bourbon and Cognac. Combined with vermouth and herbal Bénédictine liqueur these spirits shine all on their own while still marrying in the glass. Vieux Carré Ingredients 20 ml bourbon 20 ml Cognac 20 ml sweet vermouth 10 ml Bénédictine D.O.M.

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La Louisiane

La Lousianne is a flavorfull version that combines rye, sweet vermouth, Benedictine and bitters to cerate a ritch and aromatic drink that i perfact for sipping on a cool evening.

La Louisiane

A cocktail for us Sazerac lovers! It’s a boozy drink laced with the same absinthe touch as the sazerac. La Louisiane Ingredients 60 ml rye whisky 30 ml sweet vermouth 15 ml Bénédictine liqueur a barspoon absinthe 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters Mixing Stir all ingredients with fresh ice,

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That'll take the edge off

Trying to mix it up a bit we also tried this riff that combines scotch, sweet vermouth, green Chartreuse with Peychaud's bitter and quite a bit of absint.

THAT’LL TAKE THE EDGE OFF

⁠A drink to drink by the fire place. This one is boozy, and it’s a play on the much appreciated classic Sazerac cocktail.⁠⁠We’re using Naked Grouse scotch, which works fantastic in high ABV-drinks like this one, where the whisky is in focus. The absinth rinse is brilliant, just a

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Rum & Rye Sazerac

For this version, we switched out the Cognac for some delicious Brugal 1888 rum. The rum has a dry character that pairs well with this strong cocktail, keeping the sweetness low. It adds a unique and refreshing twist to the classic Sazerac, making it a little lighter.

Rum & Rye Sazerac

The Sazerac is one of our favourite cocktails, and we usually do it with a split base of Cognac and rye. However in this version we switch Cognac for some very nice Brugal 1888 rum. It has a “dry” character that goes so well in this stiff cocktail where sweetness

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