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Vieux Carre

Vieux Carre

Strong, sophisticated, perfect for sipping.

[Classic] [Red] [Retro] [Strong]

Ingredients [ oz | cl ][ My Bar ]
34 oz Cognac[ Add ]
34 oz Rye Whiskey[ Add ]
1 tbsp Benedictine[ Add ]
34 oz Sweet Vermouth[ Add ]
1 dash Peychaud's Bitters[ Add ]
1 dash Angostura Bitters[ Add ]
Method: On the rocks
Glass: Old-Fashioned
Recipe:
  1. Combine ingredients in a mixing glass.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Strain into an ice-filled Old Fashioned glass
  5. Garnish with a cherry and/or lemon.
  6. A little rum can be floated on top.



Volume: 2.8 oz
Alcohol units: 2.8 standard drinks
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 33%

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Times viewed: 51954
Average Score: 9.8 (4 votes)

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History

Named for the French Quarter, or Vieux Carre ("old square" in French), this 1930s recipe comes from the Hotel Monteleone's rotating Carousel Bar.

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Added by AnOldCowhand on
Last updated on 2016-02-03 11:44:30
Status: Approved