The Sazerac is a classic New Orleans cocktail, easy drinking the whole year round (not just during
Mardi Gras). H. Joseph Ehrmann, owner of
Elixir, and Jonny Raglin, bar manager of
Absinthe, both in San Francisco, describe what makes the perfect Sazerac: the right whiskey, bitters, and absinthe mixed in just the right balance. If any of the ingredients overpower the others, you’ll be left with a too-sweet or alcohol-heavy drink. Optional, though recommended: Watch the video while sipping your own
Sazerac.