Sazerac (The Big Easy's First Cocktail)

1. 1

   Cook 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Remove from heat, and cool.

3. 3

   Pack a 3 1/2-ounce cocktail glass with ice cubes, and set glass aside.

4. 4

   Combine whiskey, bitters, sugar syrup, and a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker; stir to chill.

5. 5

   Discard ice cubes in cocktail glass.

6. 6

   Coat inside of glass with liqueur, shaking out excess liqueur.

7. 7

   (For stronger licorice flavor, leave excess liqueur in glass.)

8. 8

   Rub lemon rind over rim of glass, and discard rind.

9. 9

   Strain whiskey mixture into prepared glass.

10. 10

    Serve drink immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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