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De La Louisiane
Posted: July 18, 2026
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De La Louisiane is a stirred, herbal New Orleans classic dating back to the early 1900s, named for the historic La Louisiane restaurant where it was reportedly created. Rye whiskey forms the backbone, balanced by sweet vermouth and honeyed Benedictine, with a few dashes each of absinthe and Peychaud's bitters adding anise and spice. It sits alongside the Sazerac and Vieux Carre as one of the city's great whiskey classics.
Ingredients
0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth
2 oz Rye Whiskey
0.75 oz Benedictine Herbal Liqueur
3 dash Absinthe
3 dash Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a brandied or maraschino cherry.