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]]. | The Vieux Carre is a Cocktail which consists of [[Rye Whiskey]], [[Cognac]], [[Sweet Vermouth]], [[Benedictine]], [[Angostura Bitters]], and [[Peychauds Bitters]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:43, 18 January 2009
The Vieux Carre is a Cocktail which consists of Rye Whiskey, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine, Angostura Bitters, and Peychauds Bitters.
Contents |
Recipe
- 1 oz Rye Whiskey,
- 1 oz Cognac,
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth,
- 1/2 teaspoon Benedictine,
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters,
- 2 dashes Peychauds Bitters.
Shake with Ice, and then strain into an Ice-filled Whisky Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.
Historical References
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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