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Enjoy a New Orleans Favorite with a Northerner's Flair
The Sazerac cocktail, a New Orleans native, takes on a Keystone State flair in this blueberry and maple rendition of the famous classic.
- Helen Bowen added Blueberry Maple Sazerac to Mardi Gras 25 Jan 10:03
- Rebecca Lea G. favorited Blueberry Maple Sazerac 19 Jan 17:55
- Rachel (Simple Seasonal) published her project Blueberry Maple Sazerac 26 Dec 09:00
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Step 1
Rinse the inside of a glass with absinthe by putting a small amount in and rolling the glass around in your hands. Pour the rest back in the bottle or discard.
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Step 2
In a mixing tin, muddle the blueberries until all the juice has been released.
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Step 3
Fill the tin halfway with ice.
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Step 4
Add the whiskey, maple syrup and 5 dashes of Peychaud's.
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Step 5
Using a bar spoon, stir the ingredients until well mixed.
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Step 6
Strain into a glass using both a Hawthorne and a small mesh strainer in order to catch all of the blueberry pulp.
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Step 7
Squeeze a lemon zest over the glass to release the oils and garnish with a lemon twist.