Vieux Carré (Cognac)

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

• Stirred
• Rocks
• On the Rocks
• Brandy

Ingredients

• 1 ozCognac
• 1 ozRye
• 1 ozSweet Vermouth
• ¼ ozBénédictine
• 1 dashAngostura
• 1 dashPeychaud's
• GarnishOrange Zest & Maraschino Cherry

How to make a Vieux Carré (Cognac)

1. Add 1 oz Cognac, 1 oz Rye, 1 oz Sweet Vermouth, ¼ oz Bénédictine, 1 dash Angostura, 1 dash Peychaud's 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 filled with fresh ice.
4. Garnish with orange zest & maraschino cherry.

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