Golden Sazerac

About The Golden Sazerac Cocktail

This cocktail was created by Giuseppe González at Suffolk Arms for Cognac Classics Week, presented by Liquor.com and Hennessy VSOP Privilège.

absinthe

2 ¹⁄₄ oz

Hennessy VSOP cognac

6 dashes

Peychaud's bitters

1 barspoon

Lyle's Golden syrup

Garnish:

Lemon Peel

Glass:

Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe, discarding any excess, and set aside.

Add the cognac, bitters and syrup to a mixing glass, and fill with ice.

Stir and strain into the prepared glass.

Garnish by twisting the lemon peel over the surface of the drink to express its oils, then discard.