De La Louisiane #2
Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Chill martini glass
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Add all ingredients to mixing glass
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Stir well
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Strain into chilled martini glass
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Garnish with Luxardo Maraschino cherry
Cocktail Description
This New Orleans-inspired riff on the classic Boulevardier swaps Campari for Bénédictine and adds a whisper of absinthe, turning a bitter Italian sipper into something altogether more sultry and Southern.
The De La Louisiane #2 tastes like a French Quarter night wrapped in velvet—bourbon's caramel warmth meets Bénédictine's honeyed spice while sweet vermouth adds silky depth, all underscored by absinthe's mysterious anise notes and Peychaud's floral brightness. It's rich without being heavy, complex without being fussy, and drinks like liquid jazz. This is the perfect cocktail for after-dinner conversation, intimate gatherings, or when you want something that feels special but isn't fiddly to make. The preparation couldn't be simpler: stir everything with ice, strain, and you're done in under two minutes. Pair this beauty with duck confit, dark chocolate desserts, or anything with caramelized onions and aged cheese—the sweet-savory notes play beautifully against the cocktail's herbal complexity. Serve it in a chilled martini glass with a Luxardo cherry, and you've got a conversation starter that tastes as good as it looks.
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