COCKTAIL RECIPE
Sazerac
Sazerac is one of the oldest American cocktails, made with rye whiskey, sugar and bitters. It offers a strong but balanced character thanks to its absinthe touch and lemon peel flavor. It is considered one of the most iconic drinks of New Orleans cocktail culture.
Sazerac is considered one of the most important drinks in the history of cocktails in America. Its story begins in New Orleans in the mid-19th century. A pharmacist named Antoine Peychaud started serving a drink made with cognac using a special mix of bitters. This drink soon became popular and was known as Sazerac.
Initially, the cocktail was prepared with cognac. However, in the late 19th century, cognac production declined due to the phylloxera epidemic that affected vineyards in Europe. Bartenders then started using rye whiskey in the recipe. This change made the character of the cocktail spicier and stronger.