Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Absinthe cocktails, bitter cocktails, fall cocktails, manly cocktails, pumpkin cocktails, sazerac variations
Servings: 1
- 2 oz cognac
- 0.5 oz pumpkin syrup
- 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- 0.25 oz absinthe
Add the cognac, pumpkin syrup, and Peychaud’s bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
Stir the mixture until well-chilled.
Rinse an old-fashioned glass with absinthe by swirling it around the inside, then discard any excess.
Strain the stirred mixture into the prepared glass.
Serve immediately and enjoy your seasonal twist on the Sazerac.
Pro Tips
- To create a subtle absinthe flavor, ensure you only coat the glass and discard any excess.
- Use high-quality cognac to bring out the best flavors in this spirit-forward cocktail.
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep the drink colder for longer.