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Sazarac Cocktail

A brandy Sazarac with absinthe and anisette.

Served in Cocktail glass. Ice: Ice.

Variants (2)

The Barkeeper's Manual by Raymond E. Sullivan (1910, p.7) — Sullivan 1910, cocktails section

1 teaspoonAbsinthe — Absinthebase
1 wineglassbrandy — Brandybase
1 teaspoonanisette — Anisettemodifier
  1. Use mixing glass, frappe, strain, and serve.

Ice: Ice

Cheerio! A Book of Punches and Cocktails by Charles (1928, p.34) — Cheerio spelling

3.5 dashesAbsinthe — Source gives three or four dashes.base
1 portionWhiskey base
3 dashesbitters bitter
ice — Shake with ice.other
1 tablespoonfulplain syrup sweetener
  1. Add the whiskey, absinthe, plain syrup, bitters, and ice to a shaker.
  2. Shake well and serve in a whiskey glass garnished with a sprig of bruised mint.

Garnish: A sprig of mint bruised between thumb and forefinger.

Ice: Ice

See also: Fancy Whiskey Cocktail, Country Cocktail