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

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.

Easy
3-5 minutes

ingredients and how to craft

ingredients and how to craft

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

Complete your cocktail with

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