Creole

New Orleans | Cocktail | from Anders Erickson

The Creole cocktail is a classic cocktail with a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. It is known for its complex and balanced flavor profile, combining the sweetness of vermouth with the bitterness of Amaro and the herbal notes of Bénédictine.

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml Rye Whiskey Old Overholt
1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml Sweet Vermouth Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml Bénédictine Bénédictine DOM
0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml Amaro Ramazzotti
2 dashes Orange Bitters Fee Bros

Notes

  • Method: Stirred
  • Pour: Julep Strain
  • Glassware: Nick & Nora
  • Garnish: Lemon peel
  • Special Prep: Expressed lemon oil