CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1934–1959
Vieux Carré
Rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine and bitters: New Orleans in a glass.
1938Historical classicResearched
Walter Bergeron created the Vieux Carré at the Hotel Monteleone’s Carousel Bar in New Orleans in 1938. Rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine and bitters make a rich, layered drink named for the French Quarter. It is one of the great New Orleans classics.
- Sazerac
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THE RECIPERich, herbal and spirit-forward
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey30 ml
- Cognac30 ml
- Sweet vermouth30 ml
- Bénédictine10 ml
- Angostura and Peychaud’s2 dashes each
- Lemon peelto garnish
Method
Stir all ingredients with ice, strain into a rocks glass over a large cube and garnish with lemon peel.
Rocks glass · ice · lemon peel