Vieux Carré

Name: Vieux Carré
Ingredients: 0.75 oz Rye Whiskey (High-proof rye recommended); 0.75 oz Cognac (VSOP preferred); 0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth (Carpano Antica or similar); 0.25 oz Bénédictine (Herbal liqueur); 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters (Essential for New Orleans flavor); 2 dashes Angostura Bitters

A potent, complex masterpiece named after New Orleans' French Quarter. This sophisticated blend of spirits and bitters delivers a rich, layered profile that evolves with every sip, capturing the soul of the Crescent City.

Base

whiskey

Difficulty

Medium

Glass

rocks

Strength

very high

Ingredients

0.75 ozRye Whiskey(High-proof rye recommended)
0.75 ozCognac(VSOP preferred)
0.75 ozSweet Vermouth(Carpano Antica or similar)
0.25 ozBénédictine(Herbal liqueur)
2 dashesPeychaud's Bitters(Essential for New Orleans flavor)
2 dashesAngostura Bitters

Garnish: Lemon peel or a brandied cherry

Instructions

1Add the rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and both types of bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
2Stir for about 20-30 seconds until the drink is well-chilled and properly diluted.
3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4Express the oils of a lemon peel over the drink and drop it in.