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@brucemacdonald9650

2 жыл бұрын

La Louisiana now that you have revealed it to me. C’est magnifique!

@belcarra_

2 жыл бұрын

Always loved how the Vieux Carré sits right between a Sazerac and a Manhattan. Looking forward to trying this one

@redoorn

2 жыл бұрын

I have each of the soaps and I liked most of 'em, but really Az is the only person who should see you in the shower...

@mikeballein5512

2 жыл бұрын

La Lousiane. There all great, but this one is king. So glad my favorite cocktail is finally getting some much deserved attention!

@pickleeater3102

2 жыл бұрын

@@redoorn lol

I love all your videos, but I feel THIS is where you are "in your element" - classic cocktails, history, different variations.. THIS is what makes this channel so great, because it just comes so natural to you and therefore it's also really enjoyable and rewatchable! Cheers for another awesome video!

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Dimitar! I do love the classics. Cheers!

@barkman1739

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with Dimitar. I would add that there’s nothing wrong with saying you like your own version better. Obviously you should, otherwise you’d have just made it the traditional way! Always enjoy Az being awkward on camera too 😂👍

@davidgarcia9308

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, have been wanting to start drinking/ making classic cocktails! Cheers!

@ravenmoon1165

6 ай бұрын

Well said! Great channel.

I really like that Az is incorporated and an "unbiased" or maybe "less expirenced" palet. Usually her face reaction is better than any words to describe the cocktail! P.S. it is 2022... we all done the not change our cloths for at least a week thing

@huntermoliver6306

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, Az could come on and not say anything, but we would still be able to tell from her facial expressions what she thinks of the drink!

@Dr_Bombay

2 жыл бұрын

i agree -- it's the whole package, for sure, with the variations, the history, and the experienced tasting notes, PLUS the "person on the street" sort of perspective and description by Az. she speaks well for us all!

@Phlucious

2 жыл бұрын

💯

Az trying the drinks is definitely one of my favorite parts of each episode. Keep up the great work, Anders!

@Cosmitzian

2 жыл бұрын

It works well as a counterpoint to the experianced and nouanced bartender. Playing off contrasts is classical narrative sense.

Fridays are my favourite because we get another Anders video :)

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Lucas!

Wow. You really went all-in for this sponsor, Mr. Erickson. Slow hand claps for you!

Trying both these versions tonight, the Sazerac is my favorite drink but these might make a run at it. And Az we love when you're in the videos. Your reactions to trying the drinks are so genuine.

I can Absolutely say you have inspired me to get on a classic cocktail journey. This one is a must try. The original was made the same year my pops was born. So that adds another element of intrigue knowing this was a cocktail of that era. Also my great grandfather came in from Ireland and help do some construction in New Orleans. Cheers from Texas.

inspired me to take my barbacking job more seriously and push myself to bartend. always excited for the history of each drink you cover, and how you simplify drinks that may be daunting to people new to cocktails. keep it up❤️

I'm here to echo the sentiments below and above, Az segment at the end is just so great, you both have great chemistry and it come across brillaintly on camera!! Love this channel!

These videos always make me smile. I appreciate the history, and also the variations you offer. And Az's reactions never disappoint. Thanks for sharing.

My wife and I love the sazerac and the vieux carre. It’s been a favorite post-work cocktail during the pandemic; but I think your updated la louisiane has become our new fave!

Thanks Anders... going to have to try this one. Releasing these videos during a snowstorm is the way to go!

So I’ve made the Sazerac several times. Finally acquired a small bottle of Benedictine, straight up has so much honey taste, the herbal taste came thru too. Made the Vieux Carre and both versions of the La Louisiane. All are great cocktails! We really like this channel, keep these classic cocktails coming! Thank you

Tried this tonight as an intro to the weekend. Really wonderful. Thank you!

Really love your updated version. Drinking it up. And while I’m commenting, thank you for your listing of 15 bottles or so to purchase to complete the home bar. Having so much fun with luxardo, chartreuse, DOM, amaro, etc. But like you, I keep going back to the NOLA group of spirit-heavy drinks. Just so good! Thanks again Anders 👍🏼

I’m so glad I found this channel!! I absolutely love your videos.

This is now #1 on my list of most delicious cocktails. I tried the updated recipe. So rich and flavorful! Thanks as always Anders, you’re a treasure 👍🏼 p.s. we like seeing Az because you guys have great chemistry and are fun together

You're the reason I ordered a boston shaker. Keep up the good work Anders and Az!

Yes!!! Another New Orleans cocktail to add to my list. My wife and I LOVE these cocktails.

Super excited! I've been waiting and hoping for this one! Can't wait to make it tonight.

Man I’m loving your expertise and skill that you’re sharing. Really improving my home bar. Thanks for the great content and humor you bring.

I just made both of these and they’re REALLY good. I used WhistlePig Piggyback for both and used Pastis as a rinse since I already had it in a little spray bottle (used absinthe on the OG). I love them both and LOVE New Orleans. Both are getting added to my personal bar menu. Thanks Anders!

I'm sipping your updated version as I type. Very nice! This may be my favorite for the next few weeks

yay this is one of the first cocktails I ever made and one of my favourites. And I also adapted it to a drier version close to your second version. It is really wonderful and I find that the absinthe cuts through the sweetness beautifully. So great to see you making this. Cheers!

I can't wait to get home and make this! Combo of my two favourites!

Made the updated one today! Absolutely delicious, and I don’t generally love Louisiana cocktails. It blows my mind how you can get your cocktails this well balanced.

I made the original version last night. It was delicious and I can't wait to make one for my wife soon. I also can't wait to make the updated version. I'm now a huge fan of La Louisiana and will be introducing it to family and friends when they visit. Cheers, Anders and Azu!

Oz! Because you makes every video even better. Love your presence in them!

I found your channel several months ago and have fallen for your teaching of how to make many of your classic cocktails but even better is your “improved “ versions such as this one. I have moved on from the Manhattan and my previous go-to, the old fashioned and have fallen in love with the revised La Louisiane! This, to me, is the perfect cocktail! Perfectly balanced. Even that little element of lemon at the end is crucial! Drinking these at happy hour all week to celebrate Duke going to Final 4 in New Orleans! Side note- found out by accident that my neighbor here in Wake Forest NC is related to Az and relayed stories of you making cocktails at a relatives wedding in So Cal! Small world!

Ahhh! Perfect timing! Dinner guests are coming over in half an hour. I'll try it out. Thanks Anders. I love these booze on booze on booze...cocktails. Great video!

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joonha! This is a good one - hope your guests love it! Cheers!

Excellent video as always Mr. Anders! You are a great teacher and your videos are extremely comprehensive. I can't wait to continue learning recipes from you!

Great video - you two are a fine team! We tried both and they are very good but the updated is GREAT! Thanks.

The Vieux Carre has become my go to order despite the confused look I get half the time lol. Excited to try this one next!!

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

I think you're going to love it. Cheers!

@WaitingForBudd

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait! What’s you go to absinthe by the way?

I was thinking of making some Louisiana inspired meals this weekend and this will go perfectly with the theme. CHEERS!!

“To the bar” as fast as I can!!! Love these!

These videos are beautiful. I love the final presentation of the drinks! La Louisiane is an elegant drink for sure!

just finding and enjoying all your videos. You have made me so intrigued with the classic cocktails. Thank you so much. And AZ, we love seeing your beautiful face.

Funny you put out this video today. I was just looking up recipes for the Benedictine bottle I just bought. Making this one tonight! Cheers 🥃

Greetings Anders, I just made this drink. I made the boozier version, served it up. And holy cow, it is definitely going to be made again. This one will go in regular rotation at home. My thanks!

Loving that the channel is back into the dusty classics :). The two variant format is a real winner too. Love your work, dude.

We have a great De La Louisiane at Planter’s House in St Louis! We use a Planter’s House Knob Creek Single Barrel 115.0 Rye. I’m going to make this my shift drink tonight! Cheers!

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good to me! Cheers! 🥃

I always have enjoyed the "Remember the Maine" as what I'd describe to be a Manhattan meets a Sazerac. I'll have to give this one a try now since you similarly said it's a hybrid New Orleans experience!

About time you made my favourite cocktail. Great video...

I'm from southeast Louisiana. Sazerac is by far my favorite cocktail. Vieux Carre is up there as well. I haven't tried a La Lousiane yet but plan on making one this weekend. Already have all the ingredients.

Anders, you are fantastic at what you do. Keep up the great work! Excellent videography as well.

These are my favourite type of videos! Especially with Az tasting since we can get two different perspectives

Yes! All 3 of them! 😂 Just made the new version of this drink and wow. Nicely done, as always! Love your channel, and love you two! Salut.

That’s a lot of Benedictine, bringing the spice. Love a good glass rinse, also fond of spritzing it from a sprayer bottle as well. Also makes for some great b-roll lol

Had one, okay two last night. Excellent cocktail!

When i was bartending, this was one of my main recommendations for cocktail enthusiasts.

We love to watch your videos and try new drinks. We just tried this one and really liked the updated version. We used Elijah Craig Straight Rye. Keep the videos coming!

Great to see AZ !

Finally got some Absinthe so I tried the Updated version first... I really enjoyed it. My Go To cocktail in a rye Manhattan and this is like a rye Manhattan all dressed up and ready to go to a party.

Congratulations, you two! And I loved the video!

We love the guest sips from Oz... She's got the best reactions!

gonna try this- wonderful video guys!

More of the two of you together! Love these comparison videos

I love you both - your videos are great! And you both are the cutest! Please don’t stop

Good job. Thank you both. Wish I was down in N.O. right now.

First, let me say that this is my favorite KZread channel, and I have been recommending you to all of my cocktail loving friends. Saw this Friday and was intrigued, as I'm a huge fan of Sazerac and Vieux Carre. Have since made a few versions of the Updated recipe, and I've found that reducing the Benedictine to 1/2 oz is more to my taste. I love Benedictine, but it can overpower a cocktail IMHO. Also, I slightly prefer a less complex vermouth - Dolin or Carpano Classico. Again, I love Cocchi, but it can also dominate the cocktail. I want the rye and the absinthe/herbsaint to come through. Thanks for introducing me to a third cocktail in the NOLA family.

They have a La Louisiane on the menu at one of my favourite bars in Cambridge, MA and I KNEW you would have this in your repertoire! Love it! Thanks for your sips, tips, and recipes 🎉 My house guests really appreciate your channel, as I do :)

I’m so excited about this! I love a Sazerac and a Manhattan, but I’ve never heard of this one. I just bought an atomizer for my absinthe (and one for my black walnut bitters but that’s another cocktail lol). We’ve got a big Mardi Gras party coming up soon! Thanks Anders! Cheers!

Never heard of this one! Excited to try… off to the liquor store (again)!

I come from a household that has specialized in making Sazeracs for friends and family for years. I've made both versions of La Louisiane now and I have to say that the original really surprised me at how much smoother and sweeter it is compared to the Sazerac. The updated version takes the cake as both I and the other half from NOLA enjoy it the most! Thanks for sharing this drink and it's history with everyone. I've yet to try it at the Carousel Bar, but I'm sure I've had a top tier version of it at home. Cheers!

Always a pleasure to see both of you in a video. Very educational ;-)

I never had the chance to try this cocktail. Thanks for the share, Anders. I'll be trying it for sure. Cheers 👌

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Georgi! Hope you like this one. Cheers!

Will have to try this and the Vieux Carré this weekend! Love these vids, especially when we get blessed with Az’s presence Cheers from a fellow Wisconsinite!

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris! Can't go wrong with either drink.

A great video and a great cocktail, Anders. Thanks for bringing this to the attention of us home cocktail enthusiasts. I used Bulleit Rye and both versions came out beautifully. Great alternatives to a Sazerac. Making room on my top ten list for this one. Sorry Jungle Bird.

One of my faves. Another good vid. Y'all are killing it.

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, Uncle Pete! Cheers to you, and enjoy the weekned!

I'm with you Anders. My home specialty these days are the takes on Sazerac style drinks. Recently I smoked a Vieux Carre with a dome and small smoker and man was that great! Thanks for the awesome videos, making this tonight!

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Smoked Vieux Carré sounds incredible! Hope you enjoy this one too!

Had to riff on this as you can't get Peychaud's in Norway, and went for Ango. I also didn't have Bènèdictine DOM, and used Drambuie instead. Heresy to some; a potent, tasty dessert cocktail for me. Big fan of your channel! Keep up the good work :)

Home in a snowstorm today and actually had everything I needed to make this…WOW! Loved the contemporary version and may try the old school later (Yay Snowday!) BTW both my wife and I love Az takes!

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Happy snow day, Bruce! Cheers!

It's crazy I come over here from your friend giving you props and the first video I watch is cocktails from my home city.

Cocchi is a great vermouth! And it's not too expensive. Thank you for this tip.

This is such a "Me" cocktail. 😁 I think I will do a side by side comparison tomorrow night, just to soothe my soul. When I drink one of these great New Orleans cocktails or order/make a Manhattan or Bobby Burns, it's more than a drink. It's an experience. I definitely need to get an atomizer for my Absinthe. I love Az reaction to the cocktails. Thanks for another great video. Cheers! 😊

So I tried the original because I needed to try out my new cocktail cherries, very nice. Not a fan of whiskey cocktails but this is very balanced, will be making it again. Your Negroni cocktail recipe is my favorite btw!

Wonderful surprise! I am so glad I found your channel! I'm always looking for new fantastic drinks I can make occasionally. I found EH Taylor single barrel whiskey a few years ago. It was only $100 per bottle. After searching for days I found 2 bottles and bought them both. Since it's so hard to find, I only have a shot every few months. I'll be sad when it's gone. This cocktail looks great. Now to buy some new alcohol. Thanks.

Getting read to host a Mardi Gras cocktail hour, and just did a side-by-side of all 3 of these Louisiana cocktails, Anders style. Man. They are all so good. But I think just because of the vermouth I had on hand, this one was the winner, and what I will serve for guests when they come over. The Sazerac was almost the winner here, but something about this one... Mmmm. Yes.

Great vid Anders, I tend to love richer cocktails these days, so the OG would be worth trying as I never had it before, only the modern version. Enjoy your weekend 🍸

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, David! The richer OG version was excellent - and the smaller size was perfect. Hope you enjoy the recipe! Cheers! 🥃

I had to make this with a high rye bourbon (1792) since my rye was located elsewhere, brothers!, and it was still incredibly rich. I can’t wait to try it with rye when and if my brother makes restitution!

Love the idea of this recipe, two of my favorite drinks inspired into one. Use to live around the corner from Ward 8. Miss being close by. Your channel really helps keep me close. Cheers

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Abe! Appreciate you watching - those were special days. Cheers!

Usually I “unsubscribe” to channels that become too commercial but your support for Dr Squatch is worth it!

ANDERS!!!! Awesome video!!! I HAVE to try this!!!! I love a good Sazerac so, I'm in!!! I even have the same Sweet Vermouth, so I'm excited!!!! CHEERS!!!

Az...we like you in the videos because Anders is (even) better when you're in them. So, I for one appreciate it. Thank you.

I'm still yet to make one of Anders drinks. I just love these videos

As always, your uploads are an oasis to the soul

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Love this. Thank you so much!

Anders thank you for a wonderful new video, now I need to go buy some Benedictine ;). I will have to say Az is, as always, the best part. It is great to have her opinion, it ads a sense of relatability to the whole experience. Not to mention that I have loved every drink she really liked :D. Thanks again for your wonderful content.

Magnificent episode. I had fixed myself a booze version similar to your specs Anders, but I never heard of the original, much less tried one. Definitely having my first tonight as a digestif. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it, Javier! Cheers! 🥃

Az adds so much fun to these videos. She's wonderful.

another awesome video! wish i could get those bottles here in the philippines. some day ill come tou your bar and order all the drinks i see in this channel. cheers and keep safe. 😀

So I just tried both versions, and tasted the original first. I really liked it. A bit on the sweet side, but very pleasant and tasty. I enjoyed it. 😊 But when I tried YOUR VERSION... DANG!!! You leveled it up, Anders! SO GOOD! In my opinion, an excellent tweak! Kudos to you! Cheers from Manila, 🇵🇭! 🥂

I live in Louisiana, not very far from New Orleans, and I've never heard of this cocktail! Gonna have to find a place to get one soon!

Wow, I made the original recipe and was equally blown away. Talk about being greater than the sum of its parts - for a cocktail with such individually overpowering ingredients, it somehow transforms into something completely new and unrecognizable. Thanks for bringing attention to this one!

Oh man. This is indeed the perfect marriage of Vieux Carré and Sazerac. I love this a lot! I had a small atomizer bottle from the DAYS OF HAND SANITIZER MADNESS that had never been deployed, so it was perfect for spritzing the absinthe. Also, after finally doctoring the rye bottle to finally say Ritt-----SE (RITZY BABY!) with a sharpie, the room really tied together. And you are spot-on about the lemon oil. Absolutely perfect. I'll give the original a go when I find a stemmed thimble. :)

OH dang i'm making this. I believe I have all of the things, gotta love that. Plus a bottle of better Absinthe I haven't yet cracked.

@AndersErickson

2 жыл бұрын

Now's the time, Chris - enjoy it! 🥃

How fun, thanks!

I love AZ. So cute, smart and funny. You're a lucky guy Anders.

Sounds delicious looks like I have some liquor store shopping to do🥃

Being a whisky (notice the scottish spelling...) lover, such cocktails are always at the top of my list. Awesome video as usual.