The <PERSON> knows that absinthe is a key ingredient to making a respectable Sazerac. But were you aware that rye whiskey wasn't originally in the recipe? The earliest ingredient list for this cocktail named cognac as its main spirit. Bourbon Cocktails, Cocktail Drinks, Cocktail Recipes, Alcoholic Drinks, Sazerac Rye, Beverages, Drink Recipes, Cocktail Ideas, Gourmet