Dial-Back Vieux Carré

This Vieux Carré cocktail recipe offers a sophisticated and balanced blend of rye, Cognac, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine, accentuated by aromatic bitters. It's a refined cocktail that highlights the spirits with a touch of sweetness, making it a timeless classic for any occasion.

Dial-Back Vieux Carré

A refined and balanced Vieux Carré cocktail that allows the spirits to shine with a hint of sweetness.

4.33 from 20 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 oz rye whiskey
  • 1 oz Cognac
  • 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
  • 1/4 oz Bénédictine
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 3 dashes Peychaud's bitters

Instructions

  1. Combine rye, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Angostura bitters, and Peychaud's bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir the ingredients until chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. Garnish with a twist of lemon.