Vieux Carré
A classic New Orleans cocktail that perfectly balances the sweetness of vermouth, the herbal notes of Bénédictine, and the boldness of rye whiskey.
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add 3/4 oz rye whiskey, 3/4 oz sweet vermouth, 3/4 oz Bénédictine, and 2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters.
- Stir well until chilled.
- Strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a Luxardo cherry and an orange twist.
- Add 3/4 oz rye whiskey, 3/4 oz sweet vermouth, 3/4 oz Bénédictine, and 2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters.
- Stir well until chilled.
- Strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a Luxardo cherry and an orange twist.
Ingredients
• 0.75 oz Rye Whiskey
• 0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 0.75 oz Benedictine
• 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
• 1 Luxardo Cherry
• 1 Orange Twist