Vieux Carré
Whiskey · Stir · Old Fashioned Glass
Vieux Carré Recipe
Vieux Carré is a classic whiskey cocktail made with Rye Whiskey, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Bénédictine. Learn how to make this stir cocktail with its ingredients, glass, garnish, flavor profile, and history.
The Vieux Carré is a liquid portrait of the French Quarter in New Orleans. The dual-base structure of whiskey and cognac provides rich layers, while the honeyed herbal aroma of Bénédictine adds a unique depth.
Ingredients
- Rye Whiskey 30ml
- Cognac 30ml
- Sweet Vermouth 30ml
- Bénédictine 1 tsp
- Peychaud's Bitters 2 dashes
- Angostura Bitters 2 dashes
Garnish: Lemon Twist
Flavor: Sweet Bitter Smoky Herbal