Braastad XO Sazerac
An indulgent and sophisticated digestif, the Braastad XO Sazerac keeps mature Cognac at the centre stage. This refined cocktail balances the depth of Fine Champagne Cognac with aromatic bitters and a subtle whisper of anise, served ice-cold for a smooth, complex finish.
PREP TIME
3 minutes
DIFFICULTY
Medium
Ingredients
- 50ml Cognac
- 5ml Demerara Sugar Syrup
- 2 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
- 1 Dash Angostura Bitters
- 5ml Absinthe
- Lemon Twist to Garnish
- Cubed Ice
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Method
- Chill the Glass: Place a rocks glass in the freezer or fill with ice to chill.
- Rinse the Glass: Pour 5ml of absinthe into the chilled glass, swirl to coat the interior thoroughly, and discard any excess liquid.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add 50ml Braastad XO Fine Champagne Cognac, 5ml demerara sugar syrup, 2 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters and 1 dash of Angostura bitters to a mixing glass.
- Add the Ice: Fill the mixing glass with cubed ice.
- Stir the Mixture: Stir the ingredients gently until the drink is very cold.
- Strain and Garnish: Strain the cocktail into the prepared, absinthe-rinsed rocks glass without ice and garnish with a lemon twist.
