Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail. Traditionally It is made with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and Peychaud’s bitters. The drink was named after the French Quarter neighborhood where it was first served in 1805 at the Hotel Monteleone bar. So here is the Vieux Carre Cocktail Recipe to try quickly at home.
Vieux Carre Cocktail Recipe
Vieux Carre Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: CocktailDifficulty: Easy1
servings3
minutes160
kcalIngredients
1 oz rye whiskey
1 oz cognac
1 oz sweet vermouth
1/4 oz Benedictine
2 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
Directions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add all of the ingredients to the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients well to combine.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a cherry and an orange peel, if desired.
Notes
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Conclusion
The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail that’s easy to make, but still delicious. If you’ve never had one before, you should definitely try it! It’s an ideal drink for celebrating Mardi Gras or any other festive occasion. The best part about this recipe? It’s ridiculously easy to make – get yourself some good bourbon (we recommend Jim Beam), sugar, citrus juice, and mint sprigs, and get mixing!
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Sangria is a refreshing drink that can be enjoyed all year round, it is especially popular during the fall and winter months. It is typically made with red wine, brandy, orange juice, and a variety of fruits. Even though there are many versions of making sangria hope you like my classic version of Sangria Cocktail Recipe.
