Evangeline, Stirred: The Perfect Stirred Bourbon Cocktail

This cocktail is where Louisiana meets Kentucky in one silky sip. Created by Nick Dietrich, one of New Orleans’ great bartenders, the Evangeline, Stirred is a refined take on an Old Fashioned with serious flavor. Bourbon brings the warmth. Cane syrup brings the soul. Our Chicory Pecan Bitters tie everything together with rich pecan and coffee notes bartenders swear by and grandmothers hoard.

Evangeline, Stirred Cocktail Recipe

A simple build with beautiful depth.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon
• 0.25 oz Poirier's Cane Syrup
• 2 dashes El Guapo™ Chicory Pecan Bitters
• One large ice cube
• Orange peel

Instructions

1. Add bourbon, cane syrup and Chicory Pecan Bitters to a double old fashioned glass.
   
2. Add one large ice cube.
   
3. Stir for at least thirty seconds until the drink is cold and silky.
   
4. Express an orange peel over the glass and drop it in.

The Flavor Bridge: Chicory Pecan Bitters in an Old Fashioned

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Frequently Asked Questions 

What does the Evangeline, Stirred taste like?

Warm. Nutty. Smooth. It is a modern Old Fashioned with a Southern twist. Bourbon leads. Chicory Pecan Bitters add toasted pecan and coffee.

Why is this cocktail stirred?

Stirring keeps spirit forward drinks clear and silky. Shaking would cloud the cocktail.

What do Chicory Pecan Bitters taste like

Toasted pecan. Chicory. Coffee. A hint of dark chocolate. They add depth you cannot fake.

What makes this Louisiana meets Kentucky?

Kentucky bourbon sets the foundation. Louisiana cane syrup and Chicory Pecan Bitters give it New Orleans soul.