Cocktail Recipes

Vieux Carré

New Orleans | Cocktail | from Anders Erickson

The Vieux Carré is a New Orleans cocktail dating back to the 1930s. See how rye, cognac and sweet vermouth create this well-balanced classic.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 1⁄8 oz / 28 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml	Rye	Rittenhouse 100 Proof
3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 1⁄8 oz / 28 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml	Cognac	Maison Rouge V.S.O.P.
3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 1⁄8 oz / 28 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml	Sweet Vermouth	Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Bénédictine	Bénédictine DOM
2 dashes 3 dashes 4 dashes 6 dashes	Bitters	Peychaud’s
2 dashes 3 dashes 4 dashes 6 dashes	Bitters	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Notes

• Method: Stirred
• Pour: Julep Strain
• Glassware: Footed Rocks Glass
• Garnish: Lemon Twist
• Special Prep: None