What ingredients do I need for Vieux Carre?

To make Vieux Carre, you need: 1 bar spoon Bénédictine, 2 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters, 1 oz Cognac, 1 oz Sweet Vermouth, 1 oz Rye Whiskey.

How do I make Vieux Carre?

Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir well. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange zest and maraschino cherry.

What glass should I use for Vieux Carre?

Vieux Carre is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is Vieux Carre an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Vieux Carre is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Vieux Carre?

Vieux Carre has an alcohol content of about 25% ABV.

How many calories are in Vieux Carre?

Vieux Carre contains approximately 168 calories per serving.

Vieux Carre

Name: Vieux Carre
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bar spoon Bénédictine; 2 Dashes Peychaud's Bitters; 1 oz Cognac; 1 oz Sweet Vermouth; 1 oz Rye Whiskey

Rye, cognac and sweet vermouth stirred with a bar-spoon of Benedictine and Peychaud's bitters. New Orleans' French Quarter distilled into a glass.

25% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

4 min

Time

168 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Whiskey

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Bénédictine1 bar spoon
Peychaud's Bitters2 Dashes
Cognac1 oz
Sweet Vermouth1 oz
Rye Whiskey1 oz

Instructions

Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes.
Stir well.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with orange zest and maraschino cherry.

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