Vieux Carré
A boozy, complex New Orleans classic.
ClassicComplexHerbalStrong
Ingredients
- Rye Whiskey1 oz (30 ml)
- Cognac1 oz (30 ml)
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz (30 ml)
- Bénédictine0.25 oz (7.5 ml)
- Angostura Bitters1 dash
- Peychaud's Bitters1 dash
How to make it
- Stir all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass.
Glass: Rocks
May contain: Gluten, Sulfites. Always check your own bottles.
History
The Vieux Carré was created by bartender Walter Bergeron around 1937 at the Carousel Bar of the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans. A rich blend of rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine and bitters, it is named for the French Quarter — the 'Vieux Carré,' or 'Old Square' — and distills the city's Creole drinking heritage.
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