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Whiskey · Stirred · No. 183

Vieux Carré

Rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and both Peychaud's and Angostura bitters. New Orleans in a glass — French, American, and Caribbean, stirred together.

Glass
Rocks
Method
Stirred
Time
3 min
Strength
Strong
classiccognaciconicnew orleansstirredwhiskey
Vieux Carré cocktail in a rocks glassRocks — 30% ABV

Ingredients

  • ¾ ozRye whiskey
  • ¾ ozCognac VSOP
  • ¾ ozSweet vermouth, Carpano Antica
  • 1 tspBénédictine D.O.M.
  • 2 d.Peychaud's bitters
  • 2 d.Angostura aromatic bitters
  • —Lemon peel, to garnish

Method

  1. Combine rye, cognac, vermouth, Bénédictine, and both bitters in a mixing glass with cracked ice.

  2. Stir 30 seconds.

  3. Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube.

  4. Express a lemon peel over the surface and drop it in.

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