Cachaça Vieux Carré
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A Brazilian twist on the classic Vieux Carré, combining the earthy notes of cachaça with the depth of sweet vermouth and herbal tinctures.
History
The Vieux Carré is a classic cocktail from New Orleans, traditionally made with rye whiskey and cognac. This variation incorporates cachaça, infusing the drink with a unique Brazilian flair, reflecting the growing appreciation for cachaça in modern mixology.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Step 2.
- Add 1.5 oz of cachaça.
Step 3.
- Pour in 0.75 oz of sweet vermouth.
Step 4.
- Add 0.75 oz of Benedictine.
Step 5.
- Dash of Angostura bitters.
Step 6.
- Dash of Peychaud's bitters.
Step 7.
- Stir until chilled and well combined.
Step 8.
- Strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice.
Step 9.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and a cherry.
Ingredients
1.5 oz Cachaça
0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth
0.75 oz Benedictine
1 dash Angostura Bitters (optional)
1 dash Peychaud's Bitters (optional)
0 cups Ice — for mixing and serving
1 piece Lemon twist (garnish)
1 piece Cherry (garnish)
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