"I don’t know how long I’ve been tending bar. Probably 35 years. I’ve been here at the Empire Bar for two years. And ... [suspense face] ... I’m still here!

I picked David Doucet for this drink because whenever Beausoleil would go on tour, one of the first things David would do when he came back is come drink a Sazerac. He’s a great, big fan of a Sazerac. So a friend of mine, Amy Yockey, and I came up with this combination, infusing bourbon with pecans and Mexican chocolate. It’s a strong-...