Vieux Carré

The Vieux Carré is a classic cocktail with a rich history originating from the French Quarter of New Orleans. This sophisticated drink is known for its complex flavor profile that harmoniously blends rye whiskey, cognac, and sweet vermouth. The rye provides a spicy base, the cognac adds depth and warmth, and the sweet vermouth offers a herbal sweetness. The cocktail is further enhanced by Bénédictine liqueur, a herbal, slightly spicy liqueur that contributes an additional layer of complexity. Additionally, 4 dashes of Dale DeGroff's pimento bitters introduce a subtle spice reminiscent of allspice, rounding out the cocktail with a balanced, aromatic finish. Served stirred, not shaken, and strained into a chilled glass, the Vieux Carré is often garnished with a cherry or a twist of lemon to add a final decorative touch and a hint of citrus.

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is a Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

Vieux Carré consists of 5 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

1. Whiskey
2. Cognac
3. Vermouth (Sweet)
4. Benedictine Herbal Liqueur
5. Bitters

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