Traiteur’s layered botanical character makes it equally at home in a simple pour or a carefully composed cocktail. Enjoy it neat, over ice, lengthened with soda or tonic, or as an herbal, bittersweet component in both classic and contemporary cocktails.
Paper Pirogue
A Louisiana riff on the modern classic Paper Plane, the Paper Pirogue brings a little bayou character to this bright, bittersweet cocktail. Bourbon lends warmth and depth, while Aperol and fresh lemon juice provide a lively balance of citrus and bitterness. Traiteur Amaro ties it all together with its layered botanicals, herbal complexity, and lingering finish.
Ingredients
- ¾ oz bourbon
- ¾ oz Aperol
- ¾ oz Traiteur Amaro
- ¾ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
How to Make
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Fun fact: Pronounced PEE-row, a pirogue is a traditional small wooden boat designed to navigate the shallow bayous and marshes of Louisiana. Its origins trace back to the dugout canoes carved from single cypress logs by the Indigenous peoples of the region.
Traiteur Spritz
Bright, bittersweet, and refreshingly botanical, the Traiteur Spritz brings a distinctly Louisiana character to the classic Italian aperitivo. Effervescent Prosecco lifts Traiteur Amaro’s layered herbal notes, while a splash of soda keeps things light and lively. Perfect for a sunny afternoon or a leisurely start to the evening.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Traiteur Amaro
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
- Orange slice, for garnish
How to Make
- Fill a large wine glass with ice.
- Add Traiteur Amaro.
- Pour in chilled Prosecco.
- Top with soda water and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish with a fresh orange slice.
Traiteur & Tonic
Simple, refreshing, and wonderfully botanical, the Traiteur & Tonic is an effortless way to enjoy the layered complexity of Traiteur Amaro. The crisp effervescence and gentle bitterness of tonic water complement Traiteur’s herbal depth, while a fresh orange garnish brings out its bright citrus notes. A lively, bittersweet highball perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Traiteur Amaro
- 4 oz tonic water
- Fresh orange slice, for garnish
How to Make
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add Traiteur Amaro.
- Top with chilled tonic water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a fresh orange slice.
