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Chocolate Sazerac

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (79)
Chocolate Sazerac image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1⁄2 fl oz La Fée Parisienne absinthe
2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1⁄2 fl oz Giffard White Crème de Cacao Liqueur
1⁄4 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
2 dash Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. Fill glass with ice, POUR in absinthe, top up with water and leave the mixture to stand in the glass.
  2. Separately, STIR bourbon, cacao, sugar and bitters with ice.
  3. Discard contents of glass (absinthe, water and ice) and STRAIN stirred cocktail into empty absinthe-coated glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Chocolate Sazerac contains 276 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 2.3 standard drinks
  • 33.06% alc./vol. (66.12° proof)
  • 32.5 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Created in 2005 by Tonin Kacaj at Maze, London, England.

The history of the Sazerac cocktail can be found on our Sazerac cocktail page.

More cocktails by Tonin Kacaj

Review

This twist on the classic Sazerac pairs absinthe, bourbon and chocolate to great effect.

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Comments & Discussion

ida lindquist
I tried this with mozart chocolate vodka/chocolate spirit. Turned out excellent, the chocolate notes remain but without excessive sweetness.
score: 1
Andy Parnell-Hopkinson
Tried it once, acceptable. Tried it again after some Lindt black chocolate truffles and it was excellent.
score: 1
Joseph Murray
Imagine your favorite selection from a box of fine chocolates.
score: 1
Janet Liles Premium Member
Cut the CDC and simple down to 5ml each; add 1 more dash of Peychaud's and 1 dash of chocolate bitters; split base to 1 oz rye whiskey and 1 oz cognac.
score: 2
Matt Premium Member
Pretty interesting - like a Revolver but with chocolate (and a hint of absinthe). I really like the combo of the sweet and the bourbon, but not that crazy about chocolate (it isn't bad, but I don't think it's something I'll reach for). Makes you think about other potential combos for cocktails.
score: 1
Amarette Speights
A standard Sazerac is one of my favorite cocktails! I was a little worried about the sweet twist but it is perfect. I think it’s replaced an espresso martini as my favorite after dinner drink.
score: 1
Steve Trax
Tried with bourbon and was too sweet. Tried with rye and a bit better. Will try with less simple next time. However, the combination of flavors itself is excellent.
score: 1
Jeremy Harrold
Does it get any better!
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Used 50/50 Rye and Bourbon. Used 1/2 amount of sugar syrup, but found the drink a bit sweet. Would make again, but without the sugar syrup. Creme de Cacao added a very interesting touch.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
However, we had this as an aperitif with some sharp cheddar cheese. It was outstanding. The chocolate flavour went perfectly.
score: 3

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$5.34 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 6 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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