Mardi Gras Sipper

This classic cocktail, known as the Sazerac, has its roots in New Orleans and is a must-have for any Mardi Gras celebration. With a blend of rye whiskey, herbsaint, and bitters, it offers a taste of the vibrant and spirited culture of the Big Easy.

Mardi Gras Sipper

A classic New Orleans cocktail with rye whiskey, herbsaint, and bitters, perfect for sipping at a Mardi Gras party.

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Ingredients

  • 1 sugar cube
  • 1 1/2 ounces Rye Whiskey
  • 1/4 ounce Herbsaint
  • 3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • Lemon peel

Instructions

  1. Fill an Old-Fashioned glass with ice.
  2. In another Old-Fashioned glass, place the sugar cube and add the Peychaud's Bitters, then crush the sugar cube.
  3. Pour in the Sazerac Rye Whiskey and mix well.
  4. Empty the ice from the first glass and coat it with the Herbsaint, then discard the excess.
  5. Transfer the whiskey, bitters, and sugar mixture into the Herbsaint-coated glass and garnish with a lemon peel.