Listening to Afro-Cuban in New Orleans
1 | oz | Rye, Sazerac |
1 | oz | Dark rum |
1⁄2 | oz | Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula |
1 | rinse | Absinthe |
2 | ds | Peychaud's Bitters |
2 | lf | Mint |
1 | ds | Sugar |
Instructions
In a pre-chilled Old-Fashioned glass, rinsed with absinthe, gently bruise mint with demerera sugar. Shake rye, rum, vermouth, Peychaud's with ice. Pour, savor, repeat.
Notes
Use Punt a Mes, lighter rum, or vary sugar to alter substantially.
History
Sazerac meet Mojito.
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1 Comment
I'm trying this tonight. But
Submitted by lesliec on
I'm trying this tonight. But ... a 'dash' of sugar?
I guess I'll work it out!