Tequila Sazerac Recipe

Reinvented Elegance - The Tequila Sazerac Cocktail

Welcome to Cocktail Connexion, your guide to exploring classic cocktails with a modern twist. Today, we present the Tequila Sazerac, a bold interpretation of the traditional Sazerac that replaces whiskey with tequila, bringing unique depth and agave notes to this iconic cocktail.

This refined blend of tequila, sugar, bitters and a touch of absinthe offers a complex and sophisticated taste experience, ideal for cocktail lovers looking to discover new flavors. Perfect for a stylish party or to impress your guests with a Mexican twist on a classic, the Tequila Sazerac is a must-have choice. Follow our detailed guide to prepare this recipe and enjoy a cocktail rich in character and history

Tequila Sazerac Ingredients:

2 oz Tequila reposado

1 sugar cube

2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters

1 dash Angostura Bitters

1 tsp absinthe

1 lemon peel for garnish

Tequila Sazerac Instructions:

In a mixing glass, pour 1 sugar cube and add 2 dashes of Peychaud's Bitters and 1 dash of Angostura Bitters.

Slightly crush the sugar cube with a mixing spoon to dissolve it into the bitters.

Add 2 oz Tequila reposado and fill the mixing glass with ice.

Stir well with a mixing spoon until the mixture is well chilled.

In an Old Fashioned glass, pour 1 tsp of absinthe and tilt the glass so that the absinthe coats all sides of the glass.

Discard the excess absinthe.

Pour the Tequila, bitters and sugar cube mixture into the prepared Old Fashioned glass.

Add a large ice cube to the glass.

Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, twisting it slightly to release the lemon oils on top of the cocktail.

Serve and enjoy your tequila Sazerac!

The Tequila Sazerac is an interesting variation of this classic cocktail. The flavor of the Tequila reposado adds a touch of warmth and complexity to the mixture of bitters, sugar and absinthe. Enjoy it!