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GRAPE BRANDIES

Grape Brandies

Those bartenders that love history will tell you that the Sazerac cocktail may have begun as a brandy drink. It wasn’t until much later that we started to make it with American Whisky. We believe in having our cake and eating it too. Try this Sazerac with the world’s first cognac finished in American Oak barrels.

GRAPE BRANDIES

Sazerac 2 oz Bache Gabrielsen American Oak Cognac

.5 oz Haint Absinthe .25 oz Simple syrup 2-3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

GRAPPA VODKA • GIN • GENEVER FRUIT BRANDIES • EAU DE VIE 37

In a mixing glass, stir cognac, bitters, and simple syrup and strain into an absinthe-rinsed rocks glass (no ice). Squeeze lemon peel to express its oils over the surface of the drink, then use the peel as garnish (or don’t).