Vieux Carre

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The Vieux Carre is a Cocktail which consists of [[Rye Whiskey]], [[Cognac]], [[Sweet Vermouth]], [[Benedictine]], [[Angostura Bitters]], and [[Peychauds Bitters]].
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The Vieux Carre is a Cocktail which consists of [[Rye Whiskey]], [[Cognac]], [[Sweet Vermouth]], [[Benedictine]], [[Angostura Bitters]], and [[Peychaud's Bitters]].
  
  
 
==Recipe==
 
==Recipe==
  
*1 o.z [[Rye Whiskey]],
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*1 oz [[Rye Whiskey]],
*1 o.z [[Cognac]],
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*1 oz [[Cognac]],
 
*1 oz [[Sweet Vermouth]],
 
*1 oz [[Sweet Vermouth]],
 
*1/2 teaspoon [[Benedictine]],
 
*1/2 teaspoon [[Benedictine]],
 
*2 dashes [[Angostura Bitters]],
 
*2 dashes [[Angostura Bitters]],
*2 dashes [[Peychauds Bitters]].
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*2 dashes [[Peychaud's Bitters]].
  
 
Shake with Ice, and then strain into an Ice-filled Whisky Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.
 
Shake with Ice, and then strain into an Ice-filled Whisky Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.
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==Historical References==
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===Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ‘Em, by Stanley Clisby Arthur, 1937===
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* 1/2 teaspoon benedictine
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* 1 dash Peychaud bitters
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* 1 dash Angostura bitters
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* 1/3 jigger rye whiskey
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* 1/3 jigger cognac brandy
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* 1/3 jigger Italian vermouth
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"The benedictine is used as a base and also for sweetening the cocktail. Dash on the bitters, then add the rye, brandy, and vermouth. Put several lumps of ice in the barglass. Stir. Twist a slice of lemon peel over the mixture. Drop in a slice of pineapple and a cherry if you wish and serve in mixing glass."
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==Similar Drinks==
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*[[Manhattan]]
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==Related Links==
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*[http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/2005/08/ Cocktail Chronicles - Longevity]
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*[http://www.gumbopages.com/food/beverages/vieux-carre.html Gumbo Pages - Vieux Carre]
  
  
 
[[Category:Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Recipes]]
[[Category:Cognac Brandy Cocktails]]
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[[Category:Cognac Brandy Cocktails]][[Category:Vermouth Cocktails]]

Latest revision as of 01:50, 28 May 2010

The Vieux Carre is a Cocktail which consists of Rye Whiskey, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine, Angostura Bitters, and Peychaud's Bitters.


Contents

[edit] Recipe

Shake with Ice, and then strain into an Ice-filled Whisky Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.


[edit] Historical References

[edit] Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ‘Em, by Stanley Clisby Arthur, 1937

  • 1/2 teaspoon benedictine
  • 1 dash Peychaud bitters
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1/3 jigger rye whiskey
  • 1/3 jigger cognac brandy
  • 1/3 jigger Italian vermouth

"The benedictine is used as a base and also for sweetening the cocktail. Dash on the bitters, then add the rye, brandy, and vermouth. Put several lumps of ice in the barglass. Stir. Twist a slice of lemon peel over the mixture. Drop in a slice of pineapple and a cherry if you wish and serve in mixing glass."


[edit] Similar Drinks


[edit] Related Links

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