Vieux Carré

A stirred New Orleans cocktail combining rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine and two bitters.

Ingredients

• 3/4 fl oz rye whiskey
• 3/4 fl oz cognac
• 3/4 fl oz sweet vermouth
• 1 barspoon Bénédictine, recorded as about 1/8 fl oz
• 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Ice for mixing and serving
• A lemon twist and/or cocktail cherry for garnish

Instructions

1. Measure the drink. Put the rye, cognac, vermouth, Bénédictine and both bitters in a mixing glass.
2. Chill by stirring. Add ice and stir for about 30 seconds, until the glass feels cold and the drink has diluted slightly.
3. Strain and finish. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, using a large cube if available. Add the lemon twist, cherry or both.

Notes

• Barspoons vary in capacity. Use the recorded approximate 1/8 fl oz measure when repeatability matters rather than assuming every barspoon is identical.
• Stirring, rather than shaking, keeps this spirit-based drink relatively clear.
• This is an alcoholic drink for adults of legal drinking age. Do not drive after drinking.
• Check vermouth, bitters and garnish labels for allergens or sulfites.

Storage

Mix for immediate serving rather than storing a diluted drink. Refrigerate opened sweet vermouth and follow its maker's guidance; store spirits and bitters according to their labels. Use clean ice and fresh or properly stored garnish.

Attribution

Classic Vieux Carré cocktail; independently written AI-assisted adaptation.

These directions are independently written for a personal recipe collection. They are not the credited creator's text or endorsement, and no claim of physical recipe testing or additional reuse license is made.