Classic Sazerac

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   Chill a rocks glass with ice water.

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   Put a scoop of crushed ice into a shaker and add the whiskey and Peychauds and Angostura bitters.

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   Shake vigorously to chill.

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   Empty the chilled glass and dip the glass rim in Herbsaint or another anise liqueur.

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   Strain the chilled rye mixture into the glass.

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   Run a lemon twist around the rim and drop it into the drink.

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   A common ingredient in French Quarter cocktails, and the distinctive flavor in a Sazerac, bitters are a distillation of herbs, barks, and roots.

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   Named after their slightly bitter taste, they are a digestive and appetite stimulant.

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   Angostura and Peychauds are two of the most popular varieties.

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