Name: Classic Vieux Carre Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3/4 oz rye whiskey; 3/4 oz Cognac; 3/4 oz sweet vermouth; 1/4 oz Benedictine; 2 dashes of Angostura bitters; 2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters; Lemon twist, for garnish

Classic Vieux Carre Cocktail Recipe

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Indulge in the rich flavors of a Vieux Carre cocktail with this classic recipe. The combination of rye whiskey, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, and bitters creates a complex and delightful drink that is perfect for sipping on special occasions or whenever you want to treat yourself.

Ingredients

3/4 oz rye whiskey
3/4 oz Cognac
3/4 oz sweet vermouth
1/4 oz Benedictine
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters
Lemon twist, for garnish

Directions

Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Add rye whiskey, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, and bitters to the glass.
Stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

The Vieux Carre cocktail was invented in the 1930s at the Carousel Bar in New Orleans.

The name 'Vieux Carre' means 'Old Square' in French, referring to the French Quarter in New Orleans.

This cocktail is a classic example of a New Orleans-style drink, with a mix of spirits and flavors that represent the city's multicultural influences.