Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
0.25 ounce

Absinthe Bitters

1 unit

Brown Sugar Cube

raw

0.5 tsp

Superfine Sugar

3 dash

Peychaud's Bitters

1 dash

Angostura Bitters

2.5 ounce

Rittenhouse 100-proof Rye Whiskey

1 unit

Lemon Twist

for garnish

Step 1
~1 min

Pour the absinthe bitters into a rocks glass.

Step 2
~1 min

Swirl the absinthe around the glass to coat the inside, then discard the excess.

Step 3
~1 min

Place the coated glass in the freezer to chill.

Step 4
~1 min

Place the brown sugar cube and superfine sugar in a mixing glass.

Step 5
~1 min

Saturate the sugars with Peychaud's and Angostura bitters.

Step 6
~1 min

Muddle the sugars and bitters into a consistent paste.

Step 7
~1 min

Add the Rittenhouse 100-proof rye whiskey.

Step 8
~1 min

Stir gently.

Step 9
~1 min

Add large cold ice cubes to the mixing glass.

Step 10
~1 min

Stir for 40 revolutions.

Step 11
~1 min

Strain the mixture into the chilled, seasoned rocks glass.

Step 12
~1 min

Garnish with a lemon twist.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the glass thoroughly for the best experience.

Experiment with different rye whiskeys to find your preferred flavor profile.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

2 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The absinthe rinse can be done ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
May be challenging for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Charcuterie
Oysters

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

New Orleans, Louisiana

Cultural Significance

Considered a classic New Orleans cocktail.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Jazz Fest

Occasion Tags

Happy Hour
Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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