Vintage cocktails. Top three

Sazerac (Sazerac)

This drink appeared with the light hand of a pharmacist as a "cure for many ailments" in 1838. A century later, it was published in the famous bartender Harry Craddock's The Savoy Cocktail Book.

Compound:

• 45-50 ml of bourbon (cognac);
• 10 ml of absinthe;
• a couple of drops of Peychaud bitters;
• 15 ml of sugar syrup or 1 cube of refined sugar.

The prepared glass should be rinsed with absinthe, add crushed ice. Pour bourbon, bitters into a shaker, add sugar - shake. Remove the ice from the glass (optional), pour the mixture into it and garnish with lemon zest.

Blue Blazer (Blue Blazer)

The author of this warming drink is the genius of mixology Jerry Thomas. Created in 1849. A number of experts agree that the original recipe uses scotch, but some insist on a bourbon version.

Compound:

• 75 ml of adhesive tape;
• 30 ml of honey;
• 75 ml of water;
• 20 ml lemon juice.

Place all the ingredients in a pitcher (miniature metal teapot) and heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Then all this must be set on fire and quickly poured into a glass. A long spiral of lemon peel is suitable as a decor.

Martinez (Martinez)

The cocktail appeared in the 1860s. According to legend, the same “professor” Jerry prepared it for a visitor who was about to leave for California, the city of Martinez.

Compound:

• 50 ml Old Tom gin;
• 45 ml dry vermouth;
• 1 dash (4-5 drops) orange bitter
• 2 teaspoons Maraschino liqueur.

Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake. Then pour into a pre-chilled glass. A cocktail cherry will add a piquant touch to the treat.