The Sazerac
The Sazerac
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Sazerac

A TIMELESS COGNAC SHORT DRINK FULL OF FLAVOR

Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal offers aromatic richness to make an outstanding premium Sazerac, a true giant in the cocktail world known as America’s first – and New Orleans’s official – cocktail.

7 min difficult Short Drink

ingredients

serves: 1

50 ml Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
1 bar spoon simple syrup
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Absinthe

1¾ oz Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
1 bar spoon simple syrup
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Absinthe

5 cl Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
1 bar spoon simple syrup
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Absinthe

How to make a
Sazerac

How to make a
Sazerac

  1. Muddle a sugar cube with 3 dashes of Peychaud’s and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  2. Add a few ice cubes and stir in 50 ml (1¾ oz) Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal.
  3. Add 1 bar spoon of simple syrup before straining into a chilled, absinthe-rinsed glass.

How to Serve the Sazerac?

When it comes to serving the original cognac Sazerac, presentation and pairing are key to elevating its iconic flavor. Begin with a chilled Old Fashioned glass, rinsed lightly with absinthe to create a subtle aromatic base. Once prepared, garnish the cocktail with a lemon peel twist, gently expressing its oils over the drink to infuse a bright, lemon note that complements the layered spice and floral profile.

For an enhanced experience, serve the Sazerac with your favorite dark chocolate or candied nuts to accentuate its rich and complex flavors. Set the mood with soft jazz or blues music, echoing the cocktail’s New Orleans roots, and consider using premium ice cubes for slower dilution, preserving its bold taste. Whether it’s an intimate evening or a sophisticated soiree, the Sazerac deserves a setting as refined as its profile.

 

When to Serve the Sazerac?

The Sazerac is more than just a cocktail—it is a celebration of history and quality, making it perfect for special moments across the seasons. In the summer, its refreshing citrus and spicy notes make it a delightful choice for an early evening aperitif in a bar. During the winter, the warming complexity of its cognac base offers a comforting indulgence, best enjoyed during an elegant soiree or intimate gathering.

This cocktail shines at chic parties where sophistication meets tradition, yet it’s equally fitting for a quiet toast at the end of a long day. Whether it’s a lively celebration or a moment of savoring, the Sazerac’s finest elegance and layered flavors make it suitable for any time when taste and refinement are the order of the day.

 

What Is the History of the Sazerac?

The Sazerac’s origins date back to the mid-19th century in Louisiana, where Antoine Amédée Peychaud, an apothecary, began crafting a drink called the “Sazerac” using his signature bitters and cognac. This early version was served at the Sazerac Coffee House, quickly becoming a symbol of New Orleans’ thriving cocktail culture. The drink’s evolution saw the inclusion of rye whiskey as a base during the phylloxera epidemic, which devastated Europe’s grape harvests and limited cognac availability.

Today, the Sazerac is celebrated as one of America’s best-known cocktails, embodying the rich and layered history of New Orleans.The modern recipe pays homage to its origins with absinthe rinses and the unmistakable depth of a fine spirit like the french Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, ensuring each sip is a journey through history, craftsmanship, and unmatched flavor.

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