Vieux Carré Cocktail

Name: Vieux Carré Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 3/4 ounce rye whiskey; 3/4 ounce Cognac; 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth; 1 barspoon (1 teaspoon) Bénédictine liqueur; 1 dash Peychaud's Bitters; 1 dash angostura bitters; Ice; Lemon twist, for garnish

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Ingredients (8)

3/4 ounce rye whiskey
3/4 ounce Cognac
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
1 barspoon (1 teaspoon) Bénédictine liqueur
1 dash Peychaud’s Bitters
1 dash angostura bitters
Ice
Lemon twist, for garnish

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Nutritional Information

Calories299
Fat0.16g
Saturated fat0.06g
Trans fat0g
Carbs24.94g
Fiber0g
Sugar20.11g
Protein0.07g
Cholesterol0g
Sodium5.46mg
Nutritional Analysis per serving (1 servings) Powered by

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Named for the French Quarter in New Orleans (a.k.a. the Vieux Carré), this sophisticated, spirits-driven cocktail is a lot like the Big Easy itself: a fun and potent blend of diverse elements.

What to buy: Bénédictine, a gold-colored liqueur first produced by Benedictine monks in the 16th century, adds a sweet, aromatic flavor to cocktails. Peychaud’s Bitters were created in New Orleans around 1830 by the Haitian apothecary Antoine Amédée Peychaud. They’re lighter, sweeter, and have a more floral aroma than angostura. Find both at well-stocked liquor stores.

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Instructions

1Place a cocktail glass in the freezer to chill.
2Into a mixing glass, measure the whiskey, Cognac, and vermouth.
3Add the Bénédictine liqueur.
4Add both bitters, then fill the mixing glass halfway with ice.
5Stir with a barspoon until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
6Rub the lemon twist around the rim of the glass, drop it in the cocktail, and serve.

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