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WHAT
Three cocktail recipes from mixologist Chris Hannah of Arnaud’s French 74 in New Orleans: Brandy Crusta, Amertinez, Rebennack.
WHO
Chris Hannah is a mixologist at Arnaud’s French 75 in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
WHY
Chris is one of the most respected craft mixologists, not only in New Orleans, but in the country. You can order one of the classics, but you’re better off just putting yourself in Chris’ very capable hands.
Rebennack
Courtesy of mixologist Chris Hannah.
The Rebennack is a drink I do nightly, it’s named after Dr. John. He was king of Krewe de Vieuxe last year and the Rebennack is what I batch in my flask, a flask cocktail. He threw me a cup when riding by and from then on, I had a name for my flask drink.
Yield
1 drink
Ingredients
-1½ oz rye
- ¾ oz Averna amaro
- ¼ oz Clement Creole Shrubb
- 2 dashes Peychauds bitters
Directions
1) Stir ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice.
2) Strain and serve on the rocks with an orange peel.
Amertinez
Courtesy of mixologist Chris Hannah.
It’s a Martinez Cocktail with various amaros and amers instead of vermouth, or with both vermouth and amaros.
Yield
1 drink
Ingredients
- 1¼ oz gin
- ¾ oz amaro or amer
- ¾ oz sweet vermouth
- ¼ oz maraschino liqueur
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 orange peel garnish and zest
Directions
1) Stir ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice.
2) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
3) Garnish with an orange peel.
Bartender Chris Hannah - Recipes
July 18, 2011
Brandy Crusta
Courtesy of mixologist Chris Hannah.
Yield
1 drink
Ingredients
- 1¼ oz cognac
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz orange curacao
- ¼ oz maraschino liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Directions
1) Add ingredients to shaker filled with ice.
2) Shake and strain into chilled and sugar rimmed rocks glass
3) Garnish with peel of one whole lemon.
RECOMMENDED BY
- Chris McMillian of Bar Uncommon in New Orleans, LA
RECOMMENDATIONS
Chris Hannah’s recommendations for where to eat and drink in New Orleans and for which cocktail book and magazines to read.
Arnaud’s French 75 - French Quarter - New Orleans, LA
French Quarter
Creole, Continental, French
813 Rue Bienville
New Orleans, LA 70112
T: 504.523.5433
Website:
www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/french-75
Hours:
Daily: opens at 5:30pm
- Mixologist Chris McMillian
