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Kanar Sazerac

A Star Trek Cardassian-inspired twist on the classic Sazerac. Cardassians are a bitter people who crave stiff drinks — so this version uses cognac (the original Sazerac base), Fernet-Branca, and a salt rim. Perfect after a long day of negotiating with the Dominion.

Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 oz cognac (or rye whiskey)
  • 1/4 oz Fernet-Branca
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 tsp absinthe (for rinsing)
  • Coarse salt for rim
  • Lemon peel for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse a rocks glass with absinthe: pour absinthe in, swirl, discard excess.
  2. 2. Salt the rim of a second rocks glass.
  3. 3. Add cognac, Fernet-Branca, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  4. 4. Stir for 20 seconds until well-chilled.
  5. 5. Strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass over a large ice cube.
  6. 6. Express lemon peel oils over the drink and drop in.
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