Sazerac recipe

The Best Irish Whiskey Cocktail? Meet The Dublin Botanist

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🍀 The Dublin Botanist: A Sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day Irish Sazerac

Ditch the green food coloring and step into springtime with The Dublin Botanist. In Episode 61 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails, Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey crafts a “dry” Irish cocktail that fits like a crisp linen suit. Using Ha’penny Irish Whiskey as our floral backbone, this drink is a sophisticated riff on the classic Sazerac, trading heavy syrups for bright, botanical complexity.

We’re elevating the experience with a Dom Bénédictine rinse and a unique blend of Peychaud’s and Lavender bitters. Whether you are celebrating St. Paddy’s week or just looking for a clean, mineral finish to your evening, this cocktail is the ultimate “green” spirit in flavor and soul.

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📋 The Spec Sheet

  • 2 oz Ha’penny Irish Whiskey (The floral/herbal star)
  • 1 barspoon Demerara Syrup (To round the edges)
  • 3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters (Classic Sazerac spice & anise)
  • 2 dashes Strongwater Lavender Bitters (The signature floral lift)
  • Rinse: Dom Bénédictine (For an herbal, honeyed foundation)
  • Garnish: Fresh Lemon Peel

🛠 Technique & Instructions

  1. Chill the Glass: Place a rocks glass in the freezer or fill with ice water while you prep.
  2. The Mix: In a mixing glass, combine the Ha’penny Whiskey, Demerara syrup, Peychaud’s, and Lavender bitters.
  3. Stir: Add plenty of ice and stir for 20–25 seconds. Proper dilution is key to letting the botanicals breathe!
  4. The Rinse: Discard the ice from your chilled rocks glass. Add a splash of Dom Bénédictine, swirl to coat the interior, and dump the excess.
  5. The Pour: Strain the cocktail into the rinsed glass. Serve “up” or over one large clear rock.
  6. The Garnish: Express a lemon peel over the surface to release those bright citrus oils, then drop it in.

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NOTE: The spirits and items in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the producers for this review. Please drink responsibly.

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Must-Try Fall Cocktail: Toasted Almond Sazerac

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🍂 Toasted Almond Sazerac: A Fall Twist on a New Orleans Classic | Thirsty Thursday Cocktails E45 🥃

Welcome to Episode 45 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails! Join Rebecca for Part 3 of our Fall Series as we take a trip to New Orleans and elevate the classic Sazerac with a warm, nutty, and seasonally appropriate twist: the Toasted Almond Sazerac!

Instead of traditional rye, we’re using an American Single Malt Whiskey for a softer, nuttier base that perfectly complements the rich Demerara Syrup and aromatic Toasted Almond Bitters. This recipe captures the spirit of Fall with comforting, toasty, and complex flavors.

🌟 The Toasted Almond Sazerac Recipe

A unique stirred cocktail featuring an essential absinthe rinse for that iconic Sazerac profile.

  • Whiskey Base: 2 oz American Single Malt (Yellowstone used for its toasty, nutty, barley notes)
  • Sweetener: 1/4 oz Demerara Syrup (Adds dark sweetness and molasses notes)
  • Bitters:
    • 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters (Traditional spice & star anise signature)
    • 3 dashes Toasted Almond Bitters (For those roasty, nutty Fall flavors)
  • Rinse: Absinthe (Neely Family Distillery’s Platinum-winning “Fear and Loathing in Kentucky” used)
  • Garnish: Expressed oils of fresh lemon peel

🍹 Technique Highlights

  1. Combine whiskey, syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass.
  2. Lightly stir to incorporate.
  3. Add ice and stir for 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute.
  4. Perform an Absinthe Rinse ritual: swirl a small amount of absinthe in the serving glass, coating the inside. (Pro Tip: Save the excess!)
  5. Strain the chilled cocktail into the rinsed glass.
  6. Express the oils of a fresh lemon peel over the top and rub it around the rim to brighten the drink.

Next Week:

Don’t miss our Thanksgiving Finale for the Fall Series! We’re creating the Mole Harvest Cocktail—a savory twist on an Old Fashioned using Mole and Aztec Chocolate Bitters!

Remember to always drink responsibly and enjoy your amazing Thirsty Thursday! Cheers!

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