Make-Ahead Sazerac

Ingredients

• 3 cups rye whiskey
• 1/3 cup simple syrup
• 1 tablespoon absinthe
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Angostura bitters
• 12 lemon twists

Directions

1. Combine 3 cups rye whiskey, 1/3 cup simple syrup, 1 tablespoon absinthe, 1 1/2 teaspoons Angostura bitters, and 3/4 cup ice water in a large pitcher; chill until very cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Divide among chilled rocks glasses and garnish each with a lemon twist.