#vieux carré

[adventuressclubamericas]

New Orleans Cocktail of the Month for February - The Vieux Carre The cocktail named after the French Quarter! This mix of rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, and bitters - essentially, a sweet Manhattan - was invented in 1938 by Walter Bergeron, head bartender at the Hotel Monteleone. It's still a featured drink at the Monteleone's Carousel Bar, and many other establishments throughout New Orleans. Information provided for entertainment and education purposes only. Please drink responsibly.

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[noeticwanderer]

[grandmamarieslouisianakitchen]

Sips And Stories: Exploring Cajun Cocktails And Delectable Appetizer Duets

Ah, my cher, welcome to another delightful journey into the heart of our Cajun heritage! Today, we gather around the virtual fireplace to uncover the rich tapestry of flavors that define our Louisiana libations and the appetizers that perfectly complement each cherished sip.

The Vieux Carré: A Cocktail Time Capsule

Our first sip takes us back to the heart of New Orleans with the Vieux Carré. This timeless concoction, born in the famed Carousel Bar, mirrors the diverse influences of our beloved city. With rye whiskey, cognac, vermouth, and a touch of bitters, it's a cocktail that encapsulates the spirit of the French Quarter.

Ingredients

1 oz rye whiskey

1 oz cognac

1 oz sweet vermouth

1 tsp Benedictine liqueur

2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions

Fill a mixing glass with ice.

Add rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's Bitters, and Angostura Bitters.

Stir well to chill the mixture.

Strain the concoction into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.

Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and drop it into the glass.

Sip and savor the timeless flavors of the Vieux Carré!

Cajun Bloody Mary: A Spicy Wake-Up Call

As the morning sun kisses the bayou, we indulge in the Cajun Bloody Mary – a spicy wake-up call for the senses. Infused with our secret blend of Cajun spices, this revitalizing elixir pays homage to our love for bold flavors. It's the perfect companion for lazy Sunday brunches or a lively Mardi Gras morning.

Ingredients

1 ½ oz vodka

3 oz tomato juice

½ oz fresh lemon juice

1 dash Worcestershire sauce

1 dash hot sauce (adjust to taste)

1 pinch Cajun seasoning

Celery stalk, pickled okra, and lemon wedge, for garnish

Instructions

In a shaker with ice, combine vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning.

Shake well to mix and chill the ingredients.

Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.

Garnish with a celery stalk, pickled okra, and a lemon wedge.

Give it a gentle stir and enjoy the spicy wake-up call!

Zydeco Hurricane: Dancing in a Glass

No exploration of Cajun cocktails is complete without the Zydeco Hurricane. As vibrant and spirited as the music that shares its name, this fruity concoction was first crafted at Pat O'Brien's in the heart of the French Quarter. A blend of rum, passion fruit juice, and citrus, it's a celebration in a glass, transporting us to the lively rhythms of a zydeco band.

Ingredients:

2 oz light rum

2 oz dark rum

1 oz passion fruit juice

¾ oz fresh lime juice

1 tbsp simple syrup

Orange slice and cherry, for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice.

Add light rum, dark rum, passion fruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.

Shake vigorously to blend the flavors.

Strain the mixture into a hurricane glass filled with ice.

Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

Let the Zydeco Hurricane transport you to the lively rhythms of Louisiana!

Bayou Swizzle: A Cool Breeze on a Warm Day

For a cool breeze on a warm Louisiana day, we turn to the Bayou Swizzle. With the herbal notes of absinthe, the refreshing touch of mint, and the tropical allure of pineapple juice, it's a libation that mirrors the soothing whispers of the bayou winds.

Ingredients

2 oz white rum

½ oz absinthe

¾ oz pineapple juice

½ oz simple syrup

Mint sprig and pineapple wedge, for garnish

Instructions

Fill a Collins glass with crushed ice.

In a shaker, combine white rum, absinthe, pineapple juice, and simple syrup.

Shake well and strain over the crushed ice in the Collins glass.

Swizzle the mixture with a swizzle stick or bar spoon.

Garnish with a mint sprig and a pineapple wedge.

Enjoy the cool breeze of the Bayou Swizzle!

Cajun Martini: A Toast to Simplicity

Simplicity takes center stage with the Cajun Martini – a toast to the elegance of our heritage. Made with crisp vodka, a whisper of vermouth, and a hint of olive brine, it's a cocktail that captures the essence of our straightforward Cajun spirit.

Ingredients:

2 oz vodka

½ oz dry vermouth

½ oz olive brine

Green olive or lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a mixing glass with ice.

Add vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine.

Stir well to chill the ingredients.

Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with a green olive or a lemon twist.

Raise a glass to the simplicity of the Cajun Martini!

With each sip on this spirited journey through the flavors and tales of our Cajun cocktails, we uncover a piece of our cultural mosaic, celebrating the diverse influences and vibrant traditions that make our Louisiana libations truly special.

May these recipes add a touch of Cajun magic to your gatherings. Sip responsibly and savor the flavors of the bayou in each delightful concoction!

The Munchies

To complement our Cajun cocktails in perfect harmony, let's indulge in a medley of flavorful appetizers that will dance on our taste buds. Here are some cherished Cajun delights to serve alongside our sips:

Boudin Balls These golden orbs of delight, made with a mixture of boudin sausage, rice, and Cajun seasonings, are the perfect crunchy companions for our Cajun cocktails. Serve them with a zesty dipping sauce for an extra kick.

Crawfish Dip Capture the essence of the bayou with a creamy crawfish dip. A blend of crawfish tails, cream cheese, and Cajun spices creates a luscious spread that pairs exquisitely with slices of crusty French bread or crispy tortilla chips.

Cajun Shrimp Skewers Thread succulent Cajun-seasoned shrimp onto skewers and grill them to perfection. These skewers are a savory delight, marrying the bold flavors of Cajun spices with the irresistible taste of perfectly grilled shrimp.

Alligator Bites For a truly adventurous appetizer, savor the taste of alligator bites. Marinated in Cajun spices, these bite-sized morsels provide a unique and flavorful experience that will leave your guests intrigued and delighted.

Muffuletta Pinwheels Transform the iconic New Orleans muffuletta into bite-sized pinwheels. Spread olive salad on thin slices of deli meats and cheeses, roll them up, and slice into delectable pinwheels. These little bites are a taste of the Big Easy in every bite.

Cajun Crab Cakes Create savory Cajun crab cakes infused with the essence of the bayou. Packed with lump crabmeat and Cajun seasonings, these golden delights are a crispy and flavorful addition to our appetizer spread.

Andouille Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Elevate the humble mushroom with a stuffing of Cajun-seasoned andouille sausage, breadcrumbs, and cheese. These savory stuffed mushrooms are a bite-sized explosion of Cajun flavors.

So, my cher, as we sip on our Cajun cocktails and share stories by the fire, let these delectable appetizers weave a culinary tapestry that celebrates the richness of our Cajun heritage.

Laissez les saveurs du bayou éclater – let the flavors of the bayou burst forth in each savory bite!

[pinkpendulum]

hematophagia

st. louis of the vieux carré day 5 : hunger | feeding habits

[blacclotusss]

Happy Birthday, Louis de Pointe du Lac 🖤🥀

[iwtvfanevents]

St. Louis 2024 —an LDPDL fan event

This October, we are celebrating our titular vampire's 147th birthday with a month-long creative challenge. This is the second edition of this event, and you can see the fan creations shared last year in the tag, here ►

How does this event work?

Louis's birthday is October 4th, so we have four broad prompts, and ten prompt quotes. Prompts have no assigned date, and they are meant to be interpreted freely. 

Prompts

Love / Family 

Memory / Art

Gender / Sexuality

Vampirism / Power

Quotes

"For the first time in my life, I was seen."

"I had powers now, and decades of rage to process…"

"Allow me my odyssey."

"The absence of metaphor is striking."

"Are we the sum of our worst moments?"

"She called me an angel."

"But the suit changes nothing."

"My rage had risen, followed closely behind by my madness."

"I’m companion enough for myself now." 

"I didn't know it was a gift."

Louis's character exists in relation with others —his human family, his vampire family, his love interests, his interviewer, his employees— and your contribution can be about any and all of those relationships, or about Louis alone.

POV isn't a given either: you could write about Louis from another character's perspective but, if it's focused on Louis, then it's still in the spirit of this event.

And, if you end up creating something that doesn't quite respond to any prompt, you're still participating, as long as your creation is about Jacob Anderson's Louis de Pointe du Lac.

Some ways in which you can participate include:

fanfiction,

fanart,

fanmixes,

moodboards,

gifsets,

photomanips,

graphics,

video edits and AMVs,

meta and analysis in written, audio or video form,

poetry,

music,

headcanons,

fanworks and meta recommendations...

...and anything else you can think of!

Please take a look at our participation guidelines, and don't forget to tag your posts with #IWTVfanevents or tag @iwtvfanevents so we can share them on the blog. You can also add them to the collection on AO3: Happy birthday LDPDL!

If you’re on Twitter, we’re over there too!

And, as always, we encourage you to use the #vampterview tag for your posts about the show. Learn more about this fandom tag here ►

[probablymoons]

i only started this collage last night but am super busy so thought i’d post for his bday. it fits the prompt of Memory & Art for the St. Louis event over at @iwtvfanevents

[edit] As promised, all of the image sources:

The picture of him is from the s2 finale, the frame under him is a stock asset by audiaudi. To his left is Nocturne in Black and Gold, the Falling Rocket (1875) by James Whistler. Above that (graveyard) is from the comic Raptor by Dave McKean, the end paper next to it is from here. Blue stars are by Kiki Smith and that star with the script is by Dina Wakley. Those are the legs of Venus de Milo, the stripes by Sølve Sundsbø, and the “Rock-crystal” is from plate 11 of Chambers Mineralogical Dictionary. Keys are from Handbook of Ornament, 1900. Foil star from Rose Mille, checkers by Harmony Korine, and boy by Ray Turner.

[weather-mood]

Strange house we must keep and fill. House that eats and pleads and kills.

For the last day of Louis’s birthday event and for the prompt ‘Haunted Houses,’ my fellow co-authors and I would like to invite you to the House at 1132 Rue Royale.

By @nlbv @vampdf @baberainbowao3 @dlsintegration @knifeeater and weathermood. And with art by @gayvampiredivorce.

[officialjimmybuffett]

LIAR, LIAR

amc's interview with the vampire "cover story" by richard siken isaiah 59: 2-3 the stanley parable by davey wreden and william pugh black sails kieran culkin for vulture

a web weave for @iwtvfanevents saint louis of the vieux carré event: day 7 — memory

[jennaflare]

does anyone ever get this right? (youtube)

for @iwtvfanevents Saint Louis of the Vieux Carré event

[iwtvdramacd18]

First comes the delirium, but then the elation, mon cher. Every natural movement as if it's never been done before. You breathe with the lungs of many, and you will not believe how sweet the air can taste as it washes over your panting tongue..."

LUNACY-- teaser for a werewolf au

One last prompt to round off @iwtvfanevents Saint Louis of the Vieux Carré event, a different monstery take for Halloween

[louisdulacblog]

First of October and the first day of st. louis of the vieux carré event. I'll be combining last year's and this year's prompts for Louis B-Day Event hosted by @iwtvfanevents on AO3.

I'm excited to participate in this month-long challenge! Though I've put a hold on some of my Fics to participate in Oneshots (which aren't my forte). May luck and Saint Louis be on my side. Onwards!

October '24 | Louis Bday Event | Oneshots

All oneshots will be posted under this series on my AO3 account.

Format:

Day (no.) | 2023 event theme (no.) | 2024 prompt (no.) | 2024 quote (no.)

How it works: Link on Number of day. Each day of the month goes with a theme prompt from 2023 that correlates with it's day. Every week goes with it's 2024 prompt and each ten days there will be a rotation of 2024 quotes given to each theme and prompt.

Day 1 | Humanity/Human Life | Love/Family | "For the first time in my life, I was seen."

Day 2 | Crossover | Love/Family | "I had powers now, and decades of rage to process…"

Day 3 | Confession/penance | Love/Family | "Allow me my odyssey."

Day 4 | Through the decades | Love/Family | "The absence of metaphor is striking."

Day 5 | Hunger/Feeding habits | Love/Family | "Are we the sum of our worst moments?"

Day 6 | Canon divergence | Love/Family | "She called me an angel."

Day 7 | Memory/Keepsake | Love/Family | "But the suit changes nothing."

Day 8 | Fashion | Memory/Art | "My rage had risen, followed closely behind by my madness."

Day 9 | Epistolary/Handwritten | Memory/Art | "I’m companion enough for myself now."

Day 10 | Missing scene | Memory/Art | "I didn't know it was a gift."

Day 11 | Literature/Intertext | Memory/Art | "For the first time in my life, I was seen."

Day 12 | Intoxication | Memory/Art | "I had powers now, and decades of rage to process…"

Day 13 | Floral/The last bouquet | Memory/Art | "Allow me my odyssey."

Day 14 | Dubai | Memory/Art | "The absence of metaphor is striking."

Day 15 | Love/Lust | Gender/Sexuality | "Are we the sum of our worst moments?"

Day 16 | Parenthood | Gender/Sexuality | "She called me an angel."

Day 17 | Canvas/Visual arts | Gender/Sexuality | "But the suit changes nothing."

Day 18 | Storytelling | Gender/Sexuality | "My rage had risen, followed closely behind by my madness."

Day 19 | Marriage/Relationships | Gender/Sexuality | "I’m companion enough for myself now."

Day 20 | New Orleans | Gender/Sexuality | "I didn't know it was a gift."

Day 21 | Performance/Gender | Gender/Sexuality | "Allow me my odyssey."

Day 22 | Family | Vampirism/Power | "I had powers now, and decades of rage to process…"

Day 23 | Fairy tales/Monsters | Vampirism/Power | "Allow me my odyssey."

Day 24 | Photography | Vampirism/Power | "The absence of metaphor is striking."

Day 25 | Faith/Purpose | Vampirism/Power | "Are we the sum of our worst moments?"

Day 26 | Alternative Universe | Vampirism/Power | "She called me an angel."

Day 27 | Grief/Ghosts | Vampirism/Power | "But the suit changes nothing."

Day 28 | Paris | Vampirism/Power | "My rage had risen, followed closely behind by my madness."

Day 29 | Childhood/Innocence | Memory | "Don't steal the sweets."

Day 30 | Music | Humanity | "Lestat wrote the wolverine blues?"

Day 31 | Halloween/Haunted houses | Sweet | "Happy Birthday."

[portraitoflestatonfire]

Faces, dir. John Cassavetes (1968) // Interview with the Vampire 1.05, dir. Levan Akin (2022)

[blacclotusss]

In Fashion: Louis de Pointe du Lac 🥀

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