A complex and sophisticated classic
The Vieux Carré is a classic cocktail created by Walter Bergeron in the 1930s in New Orleans, at the Hotel Monteleone's Carousel Bar. The name means 'Old Square' and refers to the French Quarter of New Orleans. This drink combines rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine and bitters, resulting in a rich and aromatic cocktail with a perfect balance of spice and sweetness.
- Type of drink: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
- Metod: Stirred cocktails
- Origin: American drinks
Ingredients
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- 25 ml rye whiskey
- 25 ml cognac
- 25 ml sweet vermouth
- 5 ml Benedictine
- 2 splash of Peychaud's bitters
- 2 dash of Angostura bitters
- Ice cubes
- A lemon slice or zest for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tube glass with ice cubes.
- Add rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's bitters and Angostura bitters.
- Stir gently for about 30 seconds.
- Strain the drink into a chilled old-fashioned glass with a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a lemon zest.
Pro tips
- Use high-quality rye whiskey and cognac for best results.
- Adjust the amount of Benedictine to adapt the sweetness to taste.
- Serve well chilled to bring out the complex flavors of the drink.
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