Blueberry Maple Sazerac
Enjoy a New Orleans Favorite with a Northerner's Flair
Posted by Rachel (Simple Seasonal)
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The Sazerac cocktail, a New Orleans native, takes on a Keystone State flair in this blueberry and maple rendition of the famous classic.
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You Will Need (6 things)
- 1 /4 C Blueberries
- 2 oz Dad's Hat Rye Whiskey
- Rinse of Vieux Carré Absinthe
- 1/2 tsp Maple Syrup Aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels
- 5 dash Peychaud's Bitters
- ¼ Twist of Lemon
Steps (7 steps, 5 minutes)
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1
Rinse the inside of a glass with absinthe by putting a small amount in and rolling the glass around in your hands. Pour the rest back in the bottle or discard.
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2
In a mixing tin, muddle the blueberries until all the juice has been released.
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3
Fill the tin halfway with ice.
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4
Add the whiskey, maple syrup and 5 dashes of Peychaud's.
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5
Using a bar spoon, stir the ingredients until well mixed.
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6
Strain into a glass using both a Hawthorne and a small mesh strainer in order to catch all of the blueberry pulp.
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7
Squeeze a lemon zest over the glass to release the oils and garnish with a lemon twist.