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Posted on March 25, 2010
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Arnaud’s Restaurant Presents Frappe Fridays
There is no Substitute for Herbsaint
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When Absinthe was banned in the United States in 1912 it left a large hole in the cocktail culture of New Orleans. Absinthe was a cherished sipping drink for New Orleanians and a critical ingredient in the city’s most historic cocktail The Sazerac. There just couldn’t be a substitute for Absinthe. That is until J.M. Legendre invented Herbsaint in 1934. Though the “Sacred Herb” was originally created as a stand-in for Absinthe, Herbsaint has since developed a flavor all its own. For many it has become the ingredient of choice in a Sazerac while also inspiring its own series of cocktails such as the Herbsaint Frappé, the Herbsaint Suisse and the Herbsaint Punch. The New Orleans Cultural and Culinary Preservation Society is inviting all cocktail enthusiasts to explore Herbsaint a little further at Frappe Fridays. During this series of seminars, we’ll dive head first into the history of this legendary liquor and some of the city’s most accomplished bartenders will lead demonstrations on how to craft a number of Herbsaint cocktails. Join us as we honor a New Orleans liquor that has become irreplaceable.
Each Frappe Friday includes:
• Historical overview of J.M. Lengendre and Herbsaint
• Memorabilia and artifacts on display
• Hands on making of a Herbsaint Frappe by each person
• An exclusive Tasting of the new Herbsaint Original
• A hand crafted French Creole inspired meal at Arnaud’s Restaurant
All attendees receive:
• Herbsaint Frappe Completion Certificate for Framing
• Herbsaint Recipes
• A few surprises!
