Ahh, the sazerac. America’s first cocktail (and one of the tastiest). Not surprisingly, the sazerac was invented in New Orleans by Antoine Peychaud in the 1800′s and was named for his favorite French Brandy. Did you know, though, that in 1870, the drink was changed by a bartender named Leon Lamothe who substituted American Rye whiskey for Cognac, and added a dash of absinthe. Today, you can enjoy a sazerac at many New Orleans restaurants and bars. Or, make one for yourself at home with our sazerac recipe! You can pick up a few tips from this great How To Make a New Orleans Sazerac video highlighting the Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel.
Photo from Flickr by Gemma Petrie (Pro Bono Banker)
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