Vieux Carré

Vieux Carré
Glass: Old Fashioned glass Prep: 5m Views: 31

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

Instructions

- Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice to chill.
- In a mixing glass, combine rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine.
- Add a few dashes of Peychaud's bitters and Angostura bitters.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice.
- 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
1 piece Lemon twist
1 piece Cherry