Vieux Carre
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| − | The Vieux Carre is a Cocktail which consists of [[Rye Whiskey]], [[Cognac]], [[Sweet Vermouth]], [[Benedictine]], [[Angostura Bitters]], and [[ | + | The Vieux Carre is a Cocktail which consists of [[Rye Whiskey]], [[Cognac]], [[Sweet Vermouth]], [[Benedictine]], [[Angostura Bitters]], and [[Peychaud's Bitters]]. |
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*1/2 teaspoon [[Benedictine]], | *1/2 teaspoon [[Benedictine]], | ||
*2 dashes [[Angostura Bitters]], | *2 dashes [[Angostura Bitters]], | ||
| − | *2 dashes [[ | + | *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| + | ==Historical References== | ||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 | ||
| + | * 1 dash Peychaud bitters | ||
| + | * 1 dash Angostura bitters | ||
| + | * 1/3 jigger rye whiskey | ||
| + | * 1/3 jigger cognac brandy | ||
| + | * 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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==Related Links== | ==Related Links== | ||
| + | *[http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/2005/08/ Cocktail Chronicles - Longevity] | ||
*[http://www.gumbopages.com/food/beverages/vieux-carre.html Gumbo Pages - Vieux Carre] | *[http://www.gumbopages.com/food/beverages/vieux-carre.html Gumbo Pages - Vieux Carre] | ||
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.
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[edit] Recipe
- 1 oz Rye Whiskey,
- 1 oz Cognac,
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth,
- 1/2 teaspoon Benedictine,
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters,
- 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters.
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."
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