Drinks Guide
Rye whiskeyCognacSweet vermouthBenedictinePeychaud's bitters
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

Vieux Carré

Made with rye whiskey, cognac and vermouth, served in a cocktail glass.

30 ml / 1 ozRye whiskey
30 ml / 1 ozCognac
30 ml / 1 ozSweet vermouth
1 barspoonBenedictine
2 dashesPeychaud's bitters

Method

  1. Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Stir well.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

About the Vieux Carré

The Vieux Carré is a stirred short drink that combines rye whiskey and cognac with herbal notes from Bénédictine and vermouth, balanced with Peychaud's bitters. Its complex flavor profile reflects its French Quarter origins.

History

Created by Walter Bergeron in New Orleans. The name means 'old square' in French, referring to the city's French Quarter neighborhood.

Vieux Carré
Photo: Adrian Scottow,CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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