A Confederacy of Ounces

Name: A Confederacy of Ounces
Ingredients: 0.5 oz Herbsaint; 1.5 oz Ruddell's Mill Kentucky Straight Rye; 1 tsp Sugar; 3 dash(es) Peychaud's Bitters; 2 dash(es) Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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By Patrick Muldowney

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Submitted on: April 6, 2023

Essentials

Spirit Forward

Tonight's cocktail is a version of one of my all-time favorite cocktails, a Sazerac. I first had this back in 2013 when I went skiing in Colorado with family, and ever since I have sought this out when I see it on a menu at a bar. As part of the Tastemaker Program, I have been given the amazing opportunity to try this straight rye whiskey from Ruddell's Mill. Thank you for the opportunity, and cheers!

Ingredients

0.5 oz
Herbsaint

1.5 oz
Ruddell's Mill Kentucky Straight Rye

1 tsp
Sugar

3 dash(es)
Peychaud's Bitters

2 dash(es)
Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Tools

Boston Shaker
Channel Knife

Instructions

Garnish

Lemon Twist

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 28% ABV (estimate)

By Patrick Muldowney

Home Cocktail Enthusiast

Amateur home mixologist working through vintage and contemporary cocktail books, one drink at a time

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Pour the liqueur into a chilled rocks glass, swirl around till the sides are nice and coated, and then toss anything that doesn't stick. Add the remaining ingredients to a mixing glass with ice, stir well, and strain into the glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.

Editor's Note

A classic Sazerac build that uses a split base of Peychaud's and Angostura bitters. The rye provides a spicy backbone against the traditional absinthe-rinse and lemon oil aroma.