Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Beverages recipes category.

Vieux Carré Recipe.

Ingredients:

¾ oz rye whiskey
¾ oz cognac
¾ oz sweet vermouth
1 tsp Bénédictine
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
Lemon twist (for garnish)
Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Ice cubes

Recipe Instructions:

Start by chilling an Old Fashioned glass in the freezer for a few minutes. This will ensure your Vieux Carré remains perfectly chilled.

In a mixing glass, combine the rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Angostura bitters, and Peychaud's bitters. These ingredients come together to create a complex and well-balanced flavor profile.

Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for about 30 seconds. The stirring will help blend the flavors and bring the drink to a refreshing temperature.

Take the chilled Old Fashioned glass from the freezer and strain the cocktail into it, allowing the liquid to cascade over the ice.

For a touch of elegance, garnish the cocktail with a twist of lemon. Express the oils by gently squeezing the peel over the drink, then rub the rim of the glass with the zest. Add a maraschino cherry as a final garnish.

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