Scotch Vieux Carré
A rich, smoky cocktail that combines the warmth of scotch with herbal and sweet notes, inspired by the classic New Orleans Vieux Carré.
Instructions
- Chill an Old Fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water.
- In a mixing glass, combine 1.5 ounces of Scotch whisky, 0.75 ounces of sweet vermouth, 0.75 ounces of Benedictine, and two dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it on top.
- In a mixing glass, combine 1.5 ounces of Scotch whisky, 0.75 ounces of sweet vermouth, 0.75 ounces of Benedictine, and two dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it on top.
Ingredients
• 1.5 oz Scotch whisky
• 0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 0.75 oz Benedictine
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 1 piece Lemon twist