Vieux Carré Cocktail
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Vieux Carré cocktail, a classic cocktail with New Orleans roots.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 157kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ ounces rye whiskey
- ¾ ounces cognac
- ¾ ounces sweet vermouth
- 1 teaspoon Bénédictine
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
- 1 piece orange zest or lemon zest, optional for garnish
- 1 cocktail cherry optional for garnish
Instructions
- Add whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth and Benedictine to a mixing glass. Add a couple of ice cubes and stir gently.
- Add a large ice cube to a rocks glass. Strain the mixture over the ice. Top with a dash of Peychaud’s bitters and Angostura bitters.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry and a piece of orange or lemon zest.
Notes
Stir, don’t shake! This cocktail is all about a smooth, silky texture without too much aeration. If you don’t have a mixing glass, a sturdy pint glass or mason jar works just as well for stirring.
Whiskey notes: If you're in a pinch, you could substitute bourbon for rye — but the drink will be sweeter and less spicy. The spiciness of rye balances the cocktail better so I don't recommend replacing it.
Bénédictine substitute: There’s no perfect substitute, but you can try Yellow Chartreuse or Drambuie for a similar herbal sweetness.
Nutrition
Serving: 2.5oz | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
