Chocolate Sazerac

Chocolate Sazerac

Glass Old-fashioned glassBase WhiskeyMethod Shaken

Ingredients

2 ozBourbon whiskey
1/2 ozAbsinthe
1/2 ozWhite crème de cacao
1/4 ozSimple syrup (2:1)
2 dashCreole bitters

Instructions

  1. Chill an old-fashioned glass and rinse with absinthe, discarding any excess.
  2. Add all ingredients to a shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  4. Strain into the prepared glass.
  5. Garnish with a lemon peel twist and an apple wedge.

Garnish

  • Lemon peel twist
  • Apple wedge

Flavor profile

BitterSpiritForwardSweetCitrusCoffeeChocolateHerbalElegantSophisticated
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