Nouvelle Orleans
The Nouvelle Orleans is a sophisticated and aromatic cocktail that captures the essence of New Orleans with its complex blend of absinthe, aromatic bitters, and rye whiskey. It's reminiscent of the classic Sazerac with a few twists that bring out a unique herbal profile.
Equipment
- Old Fashioned glass
- Mixing glass
- Muddler
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- 1/4 oz Absinthe
- Lemon peel for garnish
Instructions
- Chill an old-fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
- In a separate mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube with both Peychaud's and Angostura bitters until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the rye whiskey to the bitters and sugar mixture.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture until well chilled.
- Discard the ice or water from the chilled old-fashioned glass and pour the absinthe into it.
- Swirl the absinthe around to coat the inside of the glass, then discard the excess.
- Strain the chilled whiskey and bitters mixture into the absinthe-rinsed glass.
- Express the lemon peel over the drink by twisting it to release the oils, then run the peel around the rim of the glass and drop it into the drink as garnish.
Notes
The Nouvelle Orleans cocktail is often associated with the Sazerac, which is one of the oldest known American cocktails. For an authentic experience, use a high-quality rye whiskey and genuine absinthe for the best flavor profile.