Vieux Carre

• Bénédictine· not in your bar1 bar spoon

  Or swap: Drambuie — honeyed, scotch-based, Yellow Chartreuse — drier, more herbal

• Peychaud's Bitters· not in your bar2 Dashes

  Or swap: Angostura Bitters — spicier, less floral

• Cognac· not in your bar1 oz

  Or swap: Armagnac — more rustic, Brandy — any good brandy works

• Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar1 oz

  Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier

• Rye Whiskey· not in your bar1 oz

  Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, rounder

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes.

2. 2

   Stir well.

3. 3

   Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

4. 4

   Garnish with orange zest and maraschino cherry.