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A glass of Vieux Carré with a round ice cube and lemon peel garnish.
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Vieux Carré Recipe

This Vieux Carré recipe is simple to make and yields a cocktail that is bold and balanced.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 servings
Calories 159kcal
Author John Kanell

Ingredients

  • ¾ ounce cognac
  • ¾ ounce rye whiskey
  • ¾ ounce sweet vermouth
  • ¼ ounce Benedictine liquor
  • 3 drops Peychaud Bitters
  • 2 drops Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon twist or cherry to garnish

Instructions

  • In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the cognac, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, benedictine, and both bitters. Stir well for about 20 seconds to combine and chill.
  • Strain the drink into a rocks or old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon twist or a cherry.

Notes

  • What cherry to use: You can use a fresh cherry to garnish if you like or use a jarred cherry such as maraschino, bing, or Luxardo cherries.
  • Stir well before straining. Not only is this important for chilling the ingredients, it also dilutes them appropriately as the ice melts so the drink tastes perfect.
  • Chill the cocktail glass to keep the drink colder for longer.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 0.01mg