Glass:

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Prepare:

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

How to make:

3. POUR absinthe into chilled glass and roll glass so as to coat the inside with absinthe.
4. Discard excess and set glass aside.
5. STIR other ingredients with ice.
6. STRAIN into absinthe-rinsed glass.

Garnish:

7. Express lime zest twist over cocktail and discard.
8. Garnish with a lemon zest knot.

History:

Adapted from a recipe created in February 2023 by Kaitlin Wilkes for Avallen Calvados.

Nutrition:

One serving of Calvados Sazerac contains 199 calories

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