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$9.61
cost
312
cal
35.2%
ABV
3/5
NA score
3.67
std drinks
12.3g
sugar
Sazerac
An easy whiskey cocktail built on rye whiskey.
The Recipe
- rye whiskey2 oz
- simple syrup0.25 oz
- peychaud's bitters3 oz
- absinthe rinse1 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$9.61
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$3.39
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| rye whiskey | 2 oz | $2.21 |
| simple syrup | 0.25 oz | $0.02 |
| peychaud's bitters | 3 oz | $7.19 |
| absinthe rinse | 1 oz | $0.20 |
| Total pour cost | $9.61 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
312
Sugar
12.3g
ABV
35.2%
Std drinks
3.67
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| rye whiskey | 128 | 41% |
| peychaud's bitters | 126 | 40.4% |
| absinthe rinse | 42 | 13.5% |
| simple syrup | 16 | 5.1% |
Carbs: 12.3g
Alcohol: 51.3g
Volume: 6.3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
3/5Convertibility
Original cost
$9.61
Zero-proof cost
$2.66
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| rye whiskey | Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative(Ritual) | $2.52 |
| simple syrup | Kept | $0.02 |
| peychaud's bitters | Kept | $0.12 |
| absinthe rinse | Omitted | — |
Flavor notes
The rinse or ultra-potent modifier is omitted to keep the NA version from tasting hollow or medicinal.
Bitters stay at a trace level for aroma and structure rather than full proof impact.
Pairs Well With
whiskeysalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriedark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamhot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rolls
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Sazerac?
- 2 oz rye whiskey, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 3 oz peychaud's bitters, 1 oz absinthe rinse.
- How much does a Sazerac cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Sazerac is $9.61 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Sazerac?
- A Sazerac has approximately 312 calories, with 35.2% ABV and 12.3g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Sazerac?
- Yes — the Sazerac has a convertibility score of 3/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $2.66.