A classic New Orleans cocktail that has been getting Mardi Gras revelers in trouble since the late 1800s. If you have a small, clean atomizer, fill it with absinthe and spray the inside of the glass rather than rinsing it. This saves absinthe and is less messy.

Rinse the inside of a chilled rocks glass with:

Pour out any excess (if making multiple Sazeracs, pour excess into the next glass). Fill a mixing glass three-quarters full with ice cubes. Add:

Stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass. Twist over the drink:

Discard the lemon peel.