Recipes Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Whiskey Drinks Recipes Sazerac 4.7 (9) 7 Reviews 3 Photos An oldie but a goody, Sazerac is one of the world's first cocktails, invented in New Orleans in the 19th century. Recipe by c-biskit Updated on June 22, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Ingredients ¼ teaspoon anise flavored liqueur ½ teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon water 2 dashes Peychaud bitters ice cubes ¼ cup rye whiskey 1 lemon twist, for garnish Directions Place a cocktail glass in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes before making the cocktail. Pour anise-flavored liqueur into the frosted glass and turn to coat the sides. Dump excess liqueur in the sink (or drink it!). Add sugar, water, and bitters to the glass, stirring to dissolve. Add ice cubes and rye whiskey. Stir and garnish with a twist of lemon. I Made It Print