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Stirred · 1 serving

La Louisiane

A rye-forward New Orleans classic layered with sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, absinthe, and Peychaud's aromatic bitters.

Short answer

La Louisiane is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bénédictine, absinthe, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
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1 serving

La Louisiane ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
La Louisiane ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey40 ml4 cl1.4 oz32 parts
Sweet VermouthSource suggests this bottle (not required): Strucchi Rosso Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz24 parts
BénédictineSource suggests this bottle (not required): Bénédictine D.O.M.15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz12 parts
AbsintheSource suggests this bottle (not required): La Fée Parisienne Absinthe1.25 ml0.1 cl0 oz1 part
Aromatic bittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktail Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Exactly one maraschino cherry on a short plain pick

Method

How to make La Louisiane

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and prepare Exactly one maraschino cherry on a short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure every ingredient accurately into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with hard ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain cleanly into the chilled coupe, keeping ice fragments out.

  6. 06

    Finish with Exactly one maraschino cherry on a short plain pick and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does La Louisiane taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

La Louisiane questions

What is in a La Louisiane?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bénédictine, absinthe, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a La Louisiane take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a La Louisiane prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a La Louisiane alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B219https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2985/la-louisiane · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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