The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) Sazerac - Absinthe, to rinse - 1 sugar cube - 1/2 teaspoon cold water - 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - 1 1/4 ounces rye whiskey - 1 1/4 ounces cognac - Garnish: lemon peel 1. Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe, discarding any excess, and set aside. 2. In a mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube, water and the Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters. 3. Add the rye and cognac, fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. 4. Strain into the prepared glass. 5. Twist the lemon peel over the drink’s surface to express the peel’s oils, then garnish with the peel.
Whether you're a rum diarist in Singapore, a malt reviewer in Philippines, a bar hopper in Tokyo or a gin lover in
Hong Kong, we're always introducing new voices to our vibrant editorial.
Reach out here!
