2 oz Rye whiskey
¾ oz simple syrup
5 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
2 dashes Absinthe
1 lemon
Simple Syrup
1
Take equal parts of sugar and water in a saucepan. (You’ll need only about 1 oz each for each drink).
2
Bring the sugar water mix and bring to boil.
3
Cook for 2 minutes, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool.
Cocktail
5
Take a mixing glass and add 2 oz. Rye whiskey.
6
Add ¾ oz. of simple syrup.
7
Add 5 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters.
8
Add ice and stir with a bar spoon.
9
Absinthe Rinse (this is an aromatic element that finishes off the cocktail): Take a coup glass and add Absinthe. Swirl around and coat the glass.
10
Pour the cocktail in glass.
Ingredients
2 oz Rye whiskey
¾ oz simple syrup
5 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
2 dashes Absinthe
1 lemon