Vieux Carré

Cocktail Recipe
Vieux Carré
Glass: Old Fashioned glass Difficulty: Medium Prep: 5 min Garnish: Lemon twist and a cherry Views: 0

Description

A classic New Orleans cocktail that features a rich blend of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a touch of herbal flavor from Bénédictine.

History

The Vieux Carré originated in the French Quarter of New Orleans during the 1930s, with its name meaning 'Old Square' in French, referencing the city's historic district.

Instructions

Step 1.
- Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice to chill.
Step 2.
- In a mixing glass, combine rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine.
Step 3.
- Add a few dashes of Peychaud's bitters and Angostura bitters.
Step 4.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled.
Step 5.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice.
Step 6.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and a cherry.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Rye Whiskey
0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth
0.5 oz Benedictine
2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
2 dashes Angostura Bitters (optional)
1 piece Lemon twist — Twisted (garnish)
1 piece Cherry (garnish)

Quick Info

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Created: 2026-01-07 00:13:06
Updated: 2026-01-07 00:14:11

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