Try a Sazerac co*cktail, an Old-School American Classic (2024)

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History of The Sazerac

The story goes that back in 1838, Creole apothecary Antoine Peychaud invented the Sazerac in his shop at 437 Royal Street.

The main distinguishing difference between an old fashioned and a sazerac is that the former uses bourbon, while the latter has a base spirit of rye whiskey.

Pack an Old-Fashioned glass with ice. In a second Old-Fashioned glass, place a sugar cube and add three dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters to it. Crush the sugar cube. Add 1.5 oz Sazerac Rye Whiskey to the glass with the Peychaud’s Bitters and sugar.

In a second Old-Fashioned glass place a sugar cube and add 3 dashes of Peychaud's Bitters to it, then crush the sugar cube. Add the 1 1/2 ounces of Sazerac Rye Whiskey to the Peychaud's Bitters and sugar.

It all began when a French-owned family company began sending their world-renowned cognac to bars (formerly known as coffee houses) in New Orleans. It so happened that this particular cognac was a favorite of Antoine Peychaud, inventor of his namesake’s bitters, and was used to create the original Sazerac co*cktail.

What was the first ever co*cktail? Accounts differ, but most experts agree that the first co*cktail was the Sazerac, a blend of whisky, absinthe, bitters and sugar. Created in New Orleans in the mid-1800s, this is one of the first co*cktails recognisable by name and remains a favourite to this day.

Do serve your Sazerac neat, in a rocks glass that is large enough to accommodate some breathing room. Your drink will thank you as you swirl it in the glass.

If you enjoy the taste of a Sazerac co*cktail, chances are you will also enjoy the taste of a classic Whiskey Sour. This drink contains whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, and occasionally a dash of egg white will be added.

Sazerac Rye Whiskey symbolizes the tradition and history of New Orleans. Rye Whiskey dates back to the 1800s, around the time when saloons, veiled as Coffee Houses, began lining the streets of New Orleans.

Sazeracs are served up, i.e. not on ice, but in a rocks glass which is fairly unusual. It's quite nice though, because if you have any cute glasses which are too small for Old Fashioneds, now is their time to shine! Prepare a small coin of lemon peel.

What does the word Sazerac mean? ›

sazerac in British English

(ˈsæzəˌræk ) noun. US. a mixed drink of whisky, Pernod, syrup, bitters, and lemon. Collins English Dictionary.

The Old Fashioned is known to traditionally call on bourbon as its base, while the modern Sazerac favors rye whiskey. Bourbon tends to be sweeter, while the rye offers a more peppery profile. The reason this choice works so well for the Sazerac has to do with the drink's absinthe rinse.

Made from rare, top-shelf ingredients that nod at the Sazerac's origins (both the co*cktail's and bar's), this glass of booze rings in at a whopping $125. But before you write off its three-figure price tag, consider all that goes into the drink, including its legendary history.

Sazerac Company, Inc. is a privately held American alcoholic beverage company headquartered in Metairie in the metropolitan area of New Orleans, Louisiana, but with its principal office in Louisville, Kentucky. The company is owned by billionaire William Goldring and his family.

The limited release is an 18 year old released annually as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The ongoing release is aged for at least 4 years, and at one time was said to be approximately 6 years old. Aromas of orange zest, clove, and raisin greet the senses, with hints of rye spice and anise underneath.

co*cktails were initially inspired by British punches, which contained spirits, fruit juices, and spices in big bowls. The term “co*cktail” was first seen on March 17, 1798, as referenced from a newspaper.

The one and only New Orleans original. Sazerac Rye Whiskey symbolizes the tradition and history of New Orleans. Rye Whiskey dates back to the 1800s, around the time when saloons, veiled as Coffee Houses, began lining the streets of New Orleans.

1792 Bourbon, formerly known as Ridgewood Reserve 1792 and 1792 Ridgemont Reserve, is a Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey produced since 2002 by the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. The brand and distillery have been owned by the Sazerac Company since 2009.