La Louisiane - 2 ways to enjoy a whiskey classic
Anders Erickson・8 minutes read
The La Louisian cocktail, a New Orleans favorite, combines elements of the Sazerac and Vieux Carré in an original recipe dating back to 1937, recently rediscovered and updated for modern tastes with adjustments in ingredient proportions and additions. The original version required equal parts rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, an absinthe alternative, and Peychaud's bitters, while the updated version calls for adjustments in proportions and ingredients, resulting in two distinct and delicious versions of the classic cocktail.
Insights
- The La Louisian cocktail, a classic New Orleans drink, combines elements of the Sazerac and Vieux Carré, showcasing a blend of flavors unique to the region.
- While the original recipe for La Louisian dates back to a 1937 book by Stanley Clisby Arthur, modern adaptations have adjusted ingredient proportions to suit contemporary glassware, offering a refreshed take on this forgotten gem.
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Recent questions
How do you make a La Louisian cocktail?
Mix rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, bitters, and absinthe.
What is the history of the La Louisian cocktail?
Originated in 1937, forgotten, then revived recently.
What are the key ingredients in a La Louisian cocktail?
Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, bitters, absinthe.
How does the La Louisian cocktail differ from a Manhattan?
La Louisian uses equal parts, Manhattan uses larger proportions.
What is the significance of the La Louisian cocktail in New Orleans?
A favorite New Orleans cocktail combining Sazerac and Vieux Carré elements.
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Reviving the Classic La Louisian Cocktail
- The cocktail being made is called La Louisian, also known as De La Louisian and A La Louisian, a favorite New Orleans cocktail that combines elements of the Sazerac and Vieux Carré.
- The original recipe for La Louisian dates back to the 1937 book "Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix Them" by Stanley Clisby Arthur, but it was a forgotten cocktail until recently.
- The original recipe is an equal parts cocktail, similar to a Manhattan, but with small proportions, requiring adjustments for modern glassware.
- For the original version, the ingredients needed are rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, an absinthe alternative, and Peychaud's bitters, while the updated version swaps the absinthe alternative for absinthe and adds Angostura bitters.
- The original recipe calls for half an ounce of each ingredient, while the updated version uses an ounce and a half of rye whiskey, three-quarters of an ounce of sweet vermouth and Benedictine, and four dashes of each bitters.
- The cocktails are prepared by mixing the ingredients in separate glasses, stirring with ice, straining into glasses rinsed with absinthe, and garnishing with lemon or cherry, resulting in two distinct and delicious versions of the La Louisian cocktail.
