Vieux Carré
Mix an authentic Vieux Carré. A rich and complex blend of rye whiskey, cognac, vermouth, and bitters.
Strengthvery strong
GlassTumbler
BaseWhiskey
GarnishLemon peel or cocktail cherry
Prep Time5 mins
CuisineNew Orleans
Description
The Vieux Carré, French for "Old Square," is a tribute to the French Quarter of New Orleans, where it was created in the 1930s at the Hotel Monteleone. This cocktail is not for the faint of heart; it is a profound and complex symphony of spirits. It combines the spice of American rye whiskey, the smoothness of French cognac, the sweetness of Italian vermouth, and the herbal complexity of Bénédictine and two different types of bitters. A drink to be savored slowly, revealing new facets with every sip.
Preparation
- Fill a tumbler glass with a large ice cube and set aside to chill.
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir for about 30 seconds to achieve the perfect balance of chilling and dilution.
- Strain the contents of the mixing glass into the prepared tumbler over the fresh ice cube.
- Express a lemon peel over the drink to release its oils and drop it into the glass.
