Vieux Carré
Whiskey · Rocks
Walter Bergeron's 1930s creation at New Orleans' Carousel Bar — rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and two bitters, named for the French Quarter itself.
| Glass | Rocks |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 30% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | complex, herbal, historic, spirit-forward |
Ingredients
- Rye Whiskey0.75 oz
- Cognac0.75 oz
- Sweet Vermouth0.75 oz
- Bénédictine1 tsp
- Peychaud's Bitters2 dashes
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Lemon Peel1 twist
- Maraschino Cherry1 piece
Method
- Add all ingredients to mixing glass with ice
- Stir until cold and well diluted
- Strain into rocks glass over fresh large cube
- Garnish with lemon peel and cherry
Pro Tips
- New Orleans' Carousel Bar invention (1938) — equal parts rye + cognac + sweet vermouth + Bénédictine.
- Peychaud's AND Angostura bitters — both, not either/or.
- Stir, strain into a rocks glass with a large cube; garnish with a cherry.