Sazerac The Big Easy's First Cocktail

Just in time for mardis gras. Said to be the big easy's first cocktail, it was originally served at the sazerac coffee house.

Cook 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes , stirring until sugar dissolves.

Remove from heat , and cool.

Pack a 3 1 / 2-ounce cocktail glass with ice cubes , and set glass aside.

Combine whiskey , bitters , sugar syrup , and a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.

Stir to chill.

Discard ice cubes in cocktail glass.

Coat inside of glass with liqueur , shaking out excess liqueur.

Rub lemon rind over rim of glass , and discard rind.

Strain whiskey mixture into prepared glass.

Serve drink immediately.

sugar, water, ice cube, rye whiskey, bitters, liqueur, lemon rind