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Vieux Carré
A classic New Orleans cocktail combining rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and Peychaud's bitters. Complex, sophisticated, and layered.
Ingredients
- ¾ ozRye whiskey
- ¾ ozCognac
- ¾ ozSweet vermouth
- ¼ ozBénédictine
- 2 dashPeychaud's bitters
- 2 dashAngostura bitters
Method
- 1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice
- 2Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
- 4Garnish with a lemon twist
Bar tools
- Mixing glass
- Barspoon
- Hawthorne strainer
- Glassware
- Rocks glass
- Method
- stir
- Makes
- 1 drink
- Garnish
- Lemon twist
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The Vieux Carré is a masterpiece of New Orleans cocktail culture, created at the famous Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone. It's a complex, layered cocktail that showcases the art of balance and sophistication.
History
Created in 1938 by Walter Bergeron, the Vieux Carré (French for "Old Square") was named after the French Quarter. It's one of the few cocktails that successfully combines both whiskey and cognac, creating a unique flavor profile.
Source: Classic cocktail