FRIDAY COCKTAIL - NEW ORLEANS SAZERAC!

This is a New Orleans CLASSIC!  It is best when you make it ahead of time in a batch and let it get nice and chilled in the frig.

3 cups rye whiskey
1/2 cups simple syrup
1 tbl absinthe
1-1/2 tsp bitters
3/4 cups ice water
lemon twist

Mix all ingredients in a large pitcher.  Chill in the frig for at least 2 hours or up to a day.  Pour into rocks glasses filled with ice and garnish with a lemon twist.  This makes about 12.

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