La Louisiane
A potent New Orleans classic, richer and sweeter than the Sazerac or Vieux Carré.
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Ingredients
- Rye Whiskey2 oz (60 ml)
- Sweet Vermouth0.75 oz (22.5 ml)
- Bénédictine0.5 oz (15 ml)
- Absinthe3 dashes
- Peychaud's Bitters3 dashes
How to make it
- Stir all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Glass: Coupe
May contain: Gluten, Sulfites, Wormwood (Thujone). Always check your own bottles.
History
La Louisiane was the house cocktail of Restaurant de la Louisiane in New Orleans in the early 20th century. A cousin of the Vieux Carré, it combines rye, sweet vermouth and Bénédictine with a wash of absinthe — a rich expression of the city's Creole drinking tradition.
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