Vieux Carré

Vieux Carré

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How To Make A Vieux Carré Cocktail
The cognac-and-rye classic Vieux Carré cocktail was invented at New Orleans' famed Carousel Bar. Check it out today at Liquor.com.

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ABOUT THE VIEUX CARRÉ COCKTAIL




The Vieux Carré is pure Old New Orleans and was invented at the city’s famed Carousel Bar. This cognac and rye whiskey cocktail packs a powerful punch and is delightfully complex.

INGREDIENTS IN THE VIEUX CARRÉ COCKTAIL
Units
ozmlparts
3⁄4 oz
Angel's Envy Rye whiskey
3⁄4 oz
Cognac
3⁄4 oz
Martini sweet Vermouth
1 tsp
Bénédictine
2 dashes
Peychaud's Bitters
2 dashes
Angostura bitters

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Glass:
Rocks

HOW TO MAKE THE VIEUX CARRÉ COCKTAIL


Add all the ingredients to a rocks glass.

Fill with ice and stir.

OTHER INFORMATION


This cocktail was supposedly created by the New Orleans bartender Walter Bergeron in the late 1930s. Watch renowned bartender Dale DeGroff make a proper Vieux Carré in our How to Cocktail video.

PROFILE
Flavor: Spirit-forward
Base Spirit:
Brandy / CognacRye WhiskeyVermouth / Aperitif Wine
Cocktail Type:
Classics
Served:
On the Rocks
Preparation:
Stirred
Strength:
Strong
Difficulty:
Simple
Hours:
Aperitif Evening
Occasions:
Mardi Gras
Brands:
BénédictineNoilly Prat
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