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Vieux Carré Recipe

Vieux Carré
Difficulty: Easy | Total Time: | Makes: 1 drink

Named after New Orleans’s French Quarter (a.k.a. Vieux Carré), this drink is as representative of the city as the neighborhood. And, like the French Quarter, it’s strong, fun, and a little bit crazy.

What to buy: Bénédictine D.O.M., a golden liqueur first produced by Benedictine monks in the 16th century, adds a sweet, aromatic flavor to cocktails. It can be found at well-stocked liquor stores.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 ounce rye whiskey
  • 1/2 ounce Cognac
  • 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 4 dashes Bénédictine D.O.M.
  • 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
  • 2 dashes angostura bitters
  • Ice
  • Lemon twist, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the whiskey, Cognac, vermouth, Bénédictine D.O.M., and both bitters in a cocktail mixer, then fill with ice. Stir until chilled through, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
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  • Vieux Carré Recipe
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    I learned about this cocktail at a seminar run by the Museum of the American Cocktail that revolved around George Washington's whiskey stills (so most drinks we tasted included rye), and this has become by far my favorite cocktail. The Benedictine, Peychaud's and Angostura bitters, and sweet vermouth add an immense amount of complexity, and the lemon twist is key as well. I am a lightweight so I drink mine on the rocks. I keep trying other cocktails of a similar style (Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Negroni) and always end up finding them a bit thin or simple when I compare them to the Vieux Carre.

  • Well, considering my comment was made over 2 years ago, it was changed since my comment. It did say it was the nickname, otherwise I would not have made the post.

  • The publisher didn't say anything about a nickname. She wrote a.k.a- Vieux Carré. Thanks for the translation though.

  • Sounds suspiciously like the Manhattans I make with Black Jack, Southern Comfort, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, and cherry juice. Can't wait to try this interesting NO drink and add it to my bar repertoire.

  • That picture makes my mouth water. This drink is by far my favorite cocktail. It's best imbibed at New Orleans' Hotel Monteleone.

  • Well, Vieux Carre is NOT the nickname for the French Quarter. It was called the Vieux Carre (meaning Old Square) long before it was called the French Quarter.

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