March 5 is National Absinthe Day. You can celebrate accordingly with this cocktail:
Walnut Sazerac
2 oz George Dickel rye
¾ oz Nocello Walnut liquor
Absinthe
4 dashes Peychud’s Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Twist
Instructions: Chill a rocks glass and once chilled, coat with Absinthe. In mixing glass add Dickel Rye, Nocello Walnut Liquor and the Peychud’s bitters. Add ice and stir to temperature. Strain into chilled, Absinthe-coated glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Cocktail created by mixologists at The Rickey at Dream Midtown.
Photo credit: Salt Creative NYC