Vieux Carre
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Vieux Carre
The origination of the Vieux Carré can be traced back to the Carousel Bar in New Orleans. Side Note: why does everything good come out of New Orleans? Like have you even heard NOLA jazz? Back to topic. This cocktail is a bold and complex blend of rye whiskey, cognac, and sweet vermouth, balanced with herbal and aromatic notes from Benedictine and bitters. It’s a drink that’s sure to give you your money’s worth.
What you’ll need:
The Vieux Carré is a more complex drink to make but the result of is amazing.
- ¾ oz Rye whiskey
- ¾ oz Cognac
- ¾ oz Sweet Vermouth
- ¼ oz Benedictine
- 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
How to make it:
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Fill a mixing glass with ice. This is where you’ll combine and chill your ingredients.
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In a separate rocks glass, add fresh ice. This will be your serving glass.
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Pour all the ingredients into the mixing glass with ice.
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Stir (don’t shake) until the drink is well-chilled to your liking.
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Strain the drink into your prepared rocks glass, ensuring you leave the old ice behind.
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Optional: Garnish with a lemon twist or cherry for an extra touch of sophistication.
BOOM! You have just made a beautiful cocktail (we won’t judge if you put it on the gram). For quality cocktail ingredients and at home delivery, go to ShopSK.