The Vieux Carré originated at a legendary New Orleans bar, the Carousel Bar , during the 1930s. The cocktail is named Vieux Carré, which means "old square" in French and refers to the French Quarter in New Orleans. To make this cocktail, combine rye whisky, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine…
Combine ¾ oz rye, ¾ oz Cognac, ¾ oz sweet vermouth and ¼ oz Bénédictine in a mixing glass with ice. Add 1 dash each of Peychaud's and Angostura bitters, stir for about 20 seconds, and strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Rich, Spiced, Herbal
New Orleans, 1930s, created at the Carousel Bar of the Hotel Monteleone.
Rocks glass
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