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Vieux Carré

Name: Vieux Carré
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 22.5 ml Rye whiskey; 22.5 ml Cognac; 22.5 ml Sweet vermouth; 10 ml Bénédictine; 2 dash Aromatic bitters; 2 dash Peychaud's bitters; 1 piece Ice cubes

4 minMedium28% ABV

A New Orleans classic split between rye and cognac.

Alcohol

28%

Strong

Calories

182

kcal per serving

Flavour

StrongBitterClassic

Ingredients

Rye whiskey23 ml
Cognac23 ml
Sweet vermouth23 ml
Bénédictine10 ml
Aromatic bitters2 dash
Peychaud's bitters2 dash
Ice cubes · One large cube1

Glass: Rocks glass
Ice: Large cube
Garnish: Lemon twist or cocktail cherry
Base: Cognac
Difficulty: Medium
Prep time: 4 min

Method

1
Add all liquid ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
2
Stir thoroughly until chilled.
3
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4
Garnish with a lemon twist or cocktail cherry.

Bartender's note

The split base of rye and cognac gives this New Orleans classic its distinctive complexity.

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Enjoy responsibly — 18+. ABV and calorie figures are estimates and are not nutritional advice.