Cocktails

De La Louisiane

De La Louisiane is an alcoholic cocktail built on Straight Rye Whiskey. It leans spice, herbal and anise. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic6 ingredients

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 6 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

0.75 ozStraight rye whiskeyBase Spirit
0.75 ozSweet VermouthFortified Wine
0.75 ozBenedictineLiqueur Modifier
3.0 ozAbsintheOther
3 dashesPeychauds BittersBitters
1 garnishMaraschino cherryGarnish

How to Make It

Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Stirred
Garnish with cherry.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Spice Herbal Anise

Supporting notes

Bitter Botanical Honey OakPepper

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

When to serve

AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Charcuterie OlivesSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Straight Rye Whiskey0.75 oz

Rye WhiskeyGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener.
What changes: Rye whiskey is usually a close replacement for straight rye whiskey in cocktails, subject to bottle strength and flavour.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sweet Vermouth0.75 oz

Rosso VermouthGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust only for the specific bottle’s sweetness and bitterness.
What changes: Rosso vermouth is a sweet red vermouth and is usually a close replacement for a generic sweet vermouth.

Dry VermouthNot a neutral swap

How much to use: You may need a small sweetener adjustment if the drink loses balance.
What changes: Dry vermouth is not a neutral substitute for sweet vermouth; it makes the drink much drier.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated July 12, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a De La Louisiane?: The De La Louisiane is a cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It is a non-alcoholic drink.
What does a De La Louisiane taste like?: De La Louisiane has a flavour profile featuring Spice, Herbal, Anise, Bitter. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a De La Louisiane?: De La Louisiane pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a De La Louisiane?: The strength of De La Louisiane depends on the exact measures and spirits used. Check the individual ingredient quantities in the recipe above for a precise estimate.
When is a De La Louisiane typically served?: De La Louisiane is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a De La Louisiane?: If you enjoy De La Louisiane, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a De La Louisiane at home?: Yes. The De La Louisiane uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of De La Louisiane with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.