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Archive for January 2012

27
Jan
Sazerac Cocktail (detail), photo © 2012 Douglas M. Ford. All rights reserved.

Why is there cognac in my Sazerac?

The Sazerac has been one of my favorite cocktails for years, and its status as a “go-to” drink has become more entrenched as a wider selection of rye whiskies has come into my market, and especially as proper absinthe became available again. Read more »

18
Jan
Sazerac Cocktail, photo © 2010 Douglas M. Ford. All rights reserved.

Rye and Absinthe: The Sazarac Cocktail

The Sazerac is a love-it or hate-it kind of cocktail, with no middle ground. It’s a whiskey cocktail embellished with Peychaud’s bitters and an absinthe wash. If you’re put off by the anise and wormwood of absinthe, then the Sazarac will not be your cocktail; otherwise, keep reading—you owe yourself this New Orleans delight. Read more »

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