De La Louisiane

Whiskey · Stir · Old Fashioned Glass

De La Louisiane Recipe

De La Louisiane is a classic whiskey cocktail made with Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Bénédictine, Absinthe. Learn how to make this stir cocktail with its ingredients, glass, garnish, flavor profile, and history.

One of New Orleans' most iconic drinks, the De la Louisiane blends rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and absinthe to create a Southern herbal complexity. It is a refined relative of the Sazerac.

Ingredients

  • Rye Whiskey 45ml
  • Sweet Vermouth 22ml
  • Bénédictine 22ml
  • Absinthe 3 dashes
  • Peychaud's Bitters 3 dashes

Garnish: Maraschino Cherry

Flavor: Sweet Bitter Herbal Anise

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ingredients in a De La Louisiane?

De La Louisiane is made with 45ml Rye Whiskey, 22ml Sweet Vermouth, 22ml Bénédictine, 3 dashes Absinthe, 3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters. It is garnished with maraschino cherry.

How do you make a De La Louisiane?

Make a De La Louisiane using the stir technique and serve it in a Old Fashioned Glass, garnished with maraschino cherry.

What spirit is a De La Louisiane made with?

De La Louisiane is a whiskey-based cocktail with a strong strength.

What does a De La Louisiane taste like?

Rye, Bénédictine, and absinthe; New Orleans herbal depth. Key flavors: sweet, bitter, herbal, anise.

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