Vieux Carre
Description
The Vieux Carré cocktail, named after the historic French Quarter in New Orleans, blends the richness of cognac with the complexity of rye whiskey, paying homage to the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the city's vibrant cocktail heritage.
DifficultyElementary
Ingredients
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- 0.75 parts Rye Whiskey
- 0.75 parts Cognac
- 0.75 parts Sweet Vermouth
- ≈ 0.33333333 parts Benedictine liqueur
- 4 dashes Bitters
- As needed lemon twist · garnish
Directions
Stirred
Stir the mixing ingredients with ice until chilled.
Additional steps & variations
Stir vigorously until chilled. Strain into low ball glass with a fresh ice cube. Express lemon twist over rim, and garnish with twist.
Experiment with different bitters. Peychaud’s is one option to try.
Contributors
Ian
