The roots of this famous cocktail go far back to the early 19th century, and New Orleans is claimed to be its birthplace. Funny it is, but it was invented as a remedy for the tropical malaise. Actually, many believe that ‘Sazerac’ is the first cocktail ever made. And it is you, who gonna learn how to mix it today.

The name of the drink derives from the brand-name of the cognac, originally used for the preparation, which was ‘Sazerac-de-Forge’. However, you will never find it nowadays – it only became a part of the history – so you have to substitute it with another cognac brand. Rye whiskey works well for that.

Thus, you need:

• absinthe (1.5 ounces),
• Rye whiskey (2 ounces),
• Herbsaint (few drops),
• Peychaud’s Bitters (few drops),
• sugar (1 cube),
• crashed ice (one 3.5 ounces glass – optional),
• ice (2-3 cubes).