The Federation Recipe

By
Nick Caruana
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Nick Caruana
Nick Caruana is a drinks writer and author of The Straight Up, a blog dedicated to classic cocktails. 
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Updated August 29, 2018
The Federation
Nick Caruana

This Sazerac variation swaps in añejo tequila instead of rye and uses creme de cacao for sweetener. The result is smooth and refined, with layers of grassy agave and a chocolate tinge. You almost won't notice the absinthe is there, but without it, this drink is not the same.

Recipe Details

The Federation Recipe

Active 2 mins
Total 2 mins
Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

  • Absinthe, for rinse

  • 2 ounces añejo tequila

  • 1/2 ounce crème de cacao, such as Tempus Fugit

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • Garnish: orange twist

Directions

  1. Rinse a rocks glass with absinthe, pour out remainder, then fill with ice. Add tequila, creme de cacao, and Angostura bitters. Stir gently. Garnish with orange twist and serve.

Special Equipment

Mixing glass, barspoon, strainer, rocks glass, citrus peeler

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
170Calories
0gFat
5gCarbs
0gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 1mg7%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 4mg0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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