Spirit Forward · Strong · Rich

Vieux Carré

A spirit-forward, bold, and rich rye whiskey cocktail, stirred and built and presented in a rocks glass.

Main alcohol
Rye Whiskey
Estimated strength
Strong
Technique
Stirred
Serving style
Served up
Glass
Rocks Glass
Garnish
lemon peel
Carbonation
Still

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Rye Whiskey
  • 1 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 tsp Benedictine
  • 1 drop Angostura Bitters
  • 1 drop Peychaud's Bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon Peel
  • 1 cup Ice

Instructions

  1. Stir all with ice in a mixing glass.
  2. Place one large ice cube in the serving glass, then strain the drink into it.
  3. Garnish with a lemon peel.