- 20 ml0.75 ozrye whiskey
- 20 ml0.75 ozcognac
- 20 ml0.75 ozsweet vermouth
- 7.5 ml0.25 ozBenedictine
- 1 dashPeychaud's bitters
- 1 dashAngostura bitters
Garnish: lemon twist
- Method
- Stirred
- Strength
- ~26% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
The story
Named for the French Quarter itself, this one was mixed up at a hotel bar there in the 1930s by combining a Manhattan and a Sazerac into one glass. It is proof that two great drinks can sometimes become a third great drink instead of a mess.
Flavour
Quick answers
Vieux Carré questions
How do you make a Vieux Carré?
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Twist a lemon peel over the top. You need 20 ml (0.75 oz) rye whiskey, 20 ml (0.75 oz) cognac, 20 ml (0.75 oz) sweet vermouth, 7.5 ml (0.25 oz) Benedictine, 1 dash Peychaud's bitters and 1 dash Angostura bitters.
What's in a Vieux Carré?
Rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's bitters and Angostura bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
Is a Vieux Carré shaken or stirred?
Stirred. It is all spirit, so stirring keeps it silky and clear.
What glass is a Vieux Carré served in?
A rocks, over ice cubes.
How strong is a Vieux Carré?
About 26% ABV once it is diluted, so it is a strong, spirit-forward drink.
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