Sazerac

Most Helpful Positive Review

Unusual, tasty, unusually tasty drink! The original Sazerac called for infamous absinthe (which I think can be had these days, legally) and rye whiskey. I made mine with bourbon, Pernod, and angostura bitters (most everyone recommends Peychaud's). I loved it. But I'm looking forward to trying it with the above changes like good ol' Antoine intended.

I agree with all foregoing remarks, and will add that the lemon twist is a deal breaker. It not only must be there, but must have enough oil that it can be "twisted" such that at least a couple drops of oil are supplanted to the surface of the completed drink. Your nose needs to pick up some of the lemon fragrance as the drink approaches your face and is imbibed.

the anise flavored liquer should be swilled around the glass, then tossed. This is an excellent drink, and my family recently had our first ones at The Carolina in Pinehurst in honor of my uncle Ted. (had to tell them how to make it though..lol)