Brandy & Cognac
Vieux Carré
Rocks glass
Glass
Lemon twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- - 3/4 oz cognac
- - 3/4 oz rye whiskey
- - 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
- - 1 tsp Bénédictine
- - 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
- - 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Method
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir well until chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice.
Description: A rich, layered New Orleans classic blending cognac, rye, and vermouth.
Garnish: Lemon twist
Note: Named for the French Quarter of New Orleans ('Vieux Carré' means 'old square'), created in the 1930s.