Crimson Crescent Sazerac

Innovative twist on classic Sazerac with fruit-forward elements

Description: The Crimson Crescent Sazerac is an innovative twist on the classic Sazerac, where the rich, slightly bitter notes of Twisted Alchemy Pomegranate Juice and Blood Orange Juice are beautifully balanced with the warmth of whiskey and the aromatic complexity of absinthe. The addition of fruit-forward elements brings a refreshing depth to this time-honored cocktail, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Rye Whiskey - 0.5 oz Twisted Alchemy Pomegranate Juice - 0.5 oz Twisted Alchemy Blood Orange Juice - 1 sugar cube - 2 dashes Angostura Bitters - 1 dash Peychaud’s Bitters - Absinthe (for rinsing the glass) - Lemon peel, for garnish - Orange peel, for garnish Instructions: 1. Chill an old-fashioned glass by filling it with ice water and set aside. 2. In a mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube with Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters until dissolved. 3. Add the rye whiskey, Twisted Alchemy Pomegranate Juice, and Twisted Alchemy Blood Orange Juice to the mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir well to chill. 4. Discard the ice water from the chilled old-fashioned glass, then rinse it with a small amount of absinthe, swirling it around to coat the inside of the glass before discarding the excess. 5. Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared old-fashioned glass (no ice). 6. Express the lemon and orange peels over the drink to release their oils, then use them as garnishes. Glassware: Old-Fashioned Glass