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A spirit-forward rye cocktail with Benedictine, sweet vermouth, Peychaud’s bitters, absinthe, and brandied cherries. It is sweet, with slight acidity, and strong at about 28% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
De La Louisiane
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Volume158 ml
Strength28% ABV
Alcohol45 ml (35 g)112 ml of vodka (40%)3.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar10 g (6.4%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.08%
SweetnessSweet
Stanley Clisby Arthur, “Famous New Orleans Drinks” (1937)
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