Get ready to indulge in the perfect sip of perfection! Our Cherry Sazerac Recipe will tantalize your taste buds and be the hit of any party. Learn how to craft this sophisticated classic with ease and elegance. Delightfully sweet yet intense, this cocktail is sure to have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Creating a delicious Cherry Sazerac starts with the right ingredients. You’ll need: 2oz rye whiskey, 0.25oz simple syrup, 5-7 dashes of angostura bitters, 1/4 teaspoon cherry liqueur and 1 lemon twist for garnish.
Tools & Techniques
To make this cocktail you’ll need to use jigger or measuring cup to measure out your ingredients precisely. Next up is shaking – fill a shaker 3/4 full with ice cubes and pour in all the ingredients except for the lemon twist. Shake vigorously until well combined, then strain into an old fashioned glass filled with crushed ice and stir gently to combine thoroughly. Finally put the cherry liqueur into the drink before adding the lemon twist as a garnish!
Final Touches & Garnish
The final step is optional – if desired you can add some fresh cherries onto each glass when serving your drinks (they look beautiful!) Now it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy your perfectly crafted Cherry Sazerac!
Cherry Sazerac
Ingredients
- -2 ounces rye whiskey
- -1/4 ounce simple syrup
- -3 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
- -2 dashes Angostura bitters
- -1 teaspoon absinthe or Herbsaint
- - Cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by filling an Old Fashioned glass with ice cubes and let chill while you prepare the drink.
- In a separate mixing glass, combine the rye whiskey, simple syrup and both types of bitters. Stir until combined.
- Add a few cubes of ice to the chilled Old Fashioned glass then pour in the absinthe (or Herbsaint). Swirl it around to coat all sides before discarding excess liquid from the glass.
- Add more ice cubes and strain in your prepared cocktail mixture into your prepared glassware, then garnish with a cherry on top! Enjoy!
Glassware
The typical glassware used for a cherry sazerac recipe is an old-fashioned (aka rocks) glass. This type of glass has a broad, shallow shape that helps the drinker enjoy all the aromas and flavors of their beverage. It also allows plenty of room for stirring and muddling ingredients. To maximize your cocktail’s potential, be sure to chill your old-fashioned glass before you make it!
A Bold, Complex Flavor
This complex cocktail packs a punch in flavor and aroma. The rye whiskey is the base of its boldness, complemented with two types of bitters for an extra layer of complexity. A bit of sweetness from the simple syrup helps to round out this drink.
The absinthe (or Herbsaint) adds just a hint of herbaceousness that provides an interesting contrast to all the other flavors present in this drink. It’s barely detectable on first sip but then you start to pick up on those herbal notes which linger in your mouth after each sip.
And finally, there’s nothing quite like a cherry garnish atop it all! This sweet and juicy addition brings together everything else into one delicious package. With every sip being unique due to the combination of ingredients present, you’ll be sure to enjoy this flavorful concoction again and again.</p
3 Tips for Making Your Cherry Sazerac
- Make sure to use a high-quality rye whiskey for the best flavor.
- You can also use fresh cherries, muddling them with sugar and water can help bring out their sweetness and make the perfect garnish!
- When adding bitters, start slow and taste as you go to find the perfect balance of flavors for your cocktail.
