De La Louisiane

A deep New Orleans rye cocktail with sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Peychaud's, and a whisper of absinthe.

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A rich, deep ruby-red cocktail served neat in a stemmed Nick & Nora glass, garnished with a dark luxardo cherry at the bottom.
Difficulty Advanced
Glass Coupe
Ice Stir with ice; serve up
Tools Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Rye whiskey
  • 3/4 oz Sweet vermouth
  • 3/4 oz Bénédictine
  • 3 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 3 drops Absinthe A little goes a long way.

How to make it

  1. Add whiskey, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Peychaud's bitters, and absinthe to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a coupe.
  4. Garnish with a cherry if you have one.

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