Spice Infused Sazarac

The Spice Infused Sazarac is a delightful combination of spicy chai, aromatic absinthe, and smooth bourbon. It's a rich and spirited cocktail that offers a warm, spicy kick with a touch of brightness, perfect for those who enjoy complex and bold flavors. The chai tea syrup brings a comforting warmth, while the absinthe adds a subtle wake-up call, and the bourbon ties it all together in a harmonious blend.

Spice Infused Sazarac

A rich and spirited cocktail with spicy chai, aromatic absinthe, and smooth bourbon, offering a warm, spicy kick with a touch of brightness.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.25 oz absinthe
  • 0.50 oz brown sugar chai syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 dash Peychauds bitters or cardamom bitters
  • garnish with orange peel
  • Brown Sugar Chai Syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 bags chai tea

Instructions

  1. Chill a rocks glass.
  2. Combine all ingredients except the orange peel into a mixing glass.
  3. Add ice and stir.
  4. Strain into the chilled rocks glass.
  5. For the brown sugar chai syrup:
  6. Boil water and brown sugar until dissolved.
  7. Remove from heat and steep chai tea bags for 10 minutes, then remove.
  8. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.