Vieux Carré Cocktail in a short glass with a twist of lemon.
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Vieux Carré

The origins of the Vieux Carré come from New Orleans. The drink was invented in 1937 as a tribute to the diverse ethnic groups that made up the French Quarter at the time.

  • cocktail Easy
  • clock 3-5 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 VSOP
  • 1 rye whiskey
  • Bénédictine® Liqueur
  • 0.75 rouge vermouth
  • Angostura® Bitters
  • Peychaud’s® Bitters

Step-by-step

Process of mixing a Vieux Carré Cocktail.
Step 1

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass

Step 2

Add ice and stir until chilled

Step 3

Strain over ice into a Double Old Fashioned glass

Step 4

Garnish with a lemon peel

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