Nouveau Carré

1 1⁄2 oz Añejo tequila
3⁄4 oz Bénédictine
1⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
3 ds Peychaud's Bitters
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)
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/05/time-for-a-drink-the-nouveau…

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