#31 · classic
Vieux Carré
Vieux Carré ranks #31 among the 50 classics on this map — a whiskey drink that reads balanced between sweet and bitter / dry and spirit-forward. Rye, cognac and vermouth — a rich, spiced French Quarter classic.
- Whiskey
- Stirred
- Rocks
- Strong · ~28% abv
Flavor position
On the flavor map, Vieux Carré sits in the bitter & boozy corner (sweet–bitter score 54, refreshing–boozy score 94).
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Ingredients
- 25 ml rye
- 25 ml cognac
- 25 ml sweet vermouth
- 5 ml Bénédictine
- Bitters
Method
- Add 25 ml rye, 25 ml cognac, 25 ml sweet vermouth, 5 ml Bénédictine, Bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until chilled and properly diluted.
- Strain into a rocks glass.
- Garnish with cherry.