Vieux Carré

A stirred cocktail made with Rye, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, served in a rocks glass.

• Stirred
• Rocks
• Whiskey
• #46 most essential

Ingredients

• ¾ ozRye
• ¾ ozCognac
• ¾ ozSweet Vermouth
• ¼ ozBénédictine
• 1 dashAngostura
• 1 dashPeychaud's Bitters

How to make a Vieux Carré

1. Add ¾ oz Rye, ¾ oz Cognac, ¾ oz Sweet Vermouth, ¼ oz Bénédictine, 1 dash Angostura, 1 dash Peychaud's Bitters to a mixing glass.
2. Fill with ice and stir for 20–30 seconds, until well chilled and properly diluted.
3. Strain into a rocks glass.

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