1 1⁄2 oz Añejo tequila
3⁄4 oz Bénédictine
1⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1 twst Lemon peel (for garnish)
Instructions

Combine tequila, Benedictine, Lillet, and bitters in a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into chilled coupe glass; twist lemon peel over drink and use as garnish.

History

Created as a post-Hurricane Katrina homage to New Orleans. See also Vieux Carré.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Jonny Raglin (Absinthe)/Kacy Fitch (Zig Zag Café)
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  • For the PDT version, reverse the Lillet and Benedictine proportions: 0.75 Lillet Blanc 0.25 Benedictine
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