Suzerac cocktail offers a whiskey-based twist on the classic Sazerac

The Suzerac is a whiskey-based cocktail inspired by the classic Sazerac, created by Susi Gott Séguret for her cookbook, ‘Adirondack Appetite: 150 Recipes for Cabin, Camp & Beyond’.

While a traditional Sazerac utilizes rye whiskey, bitters, and an anise-scented rinse, the Suzerac incorporates bourbon or rye with Suze, a French apéritif made from yellow gentian root. The recipe also includes fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and a splash of spring water, resulting in a bright, bittersweet, and woodsy flavor profile suited for the Adirondack landscape.