Vieux Carré
A rich New Orleans cocktail blending rye and cognac with two types of bitters.
- ¾ ozrye whiskey
- ¾ ozcognac
- ¾ ozsweet vermouth
- 1 barspoonbenedictine
- 1 dashangostura bitters
- 1 dashpeychaud's bitters
- lemon twistgarnish
- 1Add rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and both bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- 2Stir for about 30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- 4Garnish with a lemon twist.
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The Vieux Carré was created at the Hotel Monteleone's Carousel Bar in New Orleans. It draws on golden age techniques and is named for the French Quarter.
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