Vieux Carre

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 14

How to make a classic Vieux Carre cocktail

by The Chefin Cocktail

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

225

Sugar

Fat

The Vieux Carre cocktail is a classic cocktail that originated in New Orleans in the early 1900s. It was named after the French term for the city's historic French Quarter. The cocktail is made with a combination of cognac, rye whiskey, and sweet vermouth, as well as two types of bitters. The drink is stirred and served over ice, with a lemon peel for garnish. The resulting cocktail is complex and balanced, with spicy and sweet flavors that meld together perfectly.

Instructions

1.	Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2.	Add cognac, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Peychaud bitters, and Angostura bitters to the glass.
3.	Stir until chilled, about 20 seconds.
4.	Strain into a chilled, old-fashioned glass over ice.
5.	Garnish with a lemon peel.

PROS

The Vieux Carre cocktail is a classic cocktail that has been enjoyed for decades.
It is complex and satisfying, with a balance of sweet and spicy flavors.

Perfect for sipping after a long day or as a pre-dinner cocktail.

CONS

This cocktail contains alcohol and should be consumed responsibly.

It may not be suitable for those who do not enjoy the taste of cognac or rye whiskey.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cocktail is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Bitters have been known to have digestive benefits and can help to stimulate appetite.

	1 1/2 cups ice
	1 1/2 fluid ounces cognac
	1/2 fluid ounce rye whiskey
	1/2 fluid ounce sweet vermouth
	1 dash Peychaud bitters
	1 dash Angostura bitters
	1 piece lemon peel for garnish