French Quarter Finesse

Offer this classic 1930s cocktail after dinner. Vieux Carré (voo cah-RAY) means "old square," referring to the French Quarter.

French Quarter Finesse

A classic 1930s cocktail, the Vieux Carré is a smooth and complex drink perfect for sipping after dinner.

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Ingredients

  • Crushed ice
  • 1 oz. rye whiskey
  • 1 oz. cognac
  • 1 oz. sweet vermouth
  • 1 tsp Bénédictine liqueur
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. Fill an 8-oz. glass with crushed ice.
  2. Pour rye whiskey and the remaining ingredients into the glass.
  3. Stir gently, then serve immediately.