How to Make Vieux Carre Cocktail - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Vieux Carre Cocktail is a classic New Orleans libation that has been a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts for decades. This savory and robust drink is a perfect balance of bold flavors and smooth textures, making it a timeless choice for any occasion.

Named after the French Quarter, or "Vieux Carre" in French, this cocktail pays homage to the rich and diverse history of New Orleans. It combines the best of both worlds, blending the flavors of rye whiskey, cognac, and sweet vermout...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups ice
  • 1 fluid ounce rye whiskey
  • 1 fluid ounce cognac
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • ⅛ ounce Benedictine liqueur
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash Peychaud bitters
  • 1 lemon twist

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 cocktail

  • Put ice in a cocktail glass. Pour in rye, cognac, vermouth, and Benedictine. Shake in Angostura and Peychaud's bitters. Stir, then strain into a short cocktail glass, and garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Sodium: 15mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 35mg