⚜️ De La Louisiane

A New Orleans classic – sophisticated, herbal, and complex

🌾 Rye Whiskey

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Peychaud's bitters, and absinthe to a mixing glass.
  2. Fill with ice and stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

Pro Tips

📜 History

Named for the Hotel de la Louisiane in the French Quarter, this cocktail dates to the early 1900s. It shares DNA with both the Sazerac and the Vieux Carré, forming a trinity of essential New Orleans whiskey cocktails.

🍯 Bénédictine

This honey-and-herb liqueur from France adds complexity and sweetness. It's the secret ingredient in many classic cocktails.

⚖️ Proportions

The equal parts rye and vermouth make this more vermouth-forward than many whiskey cocktails. If you prefer a drier drink, reduce the vermouth to 1 oz.

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