IBA: The Unforgettables Whiskey
Vieux Carré
Rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine and two kinds of bitters. Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, 1930s.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Straight up, no ice
- Strength
- 23.8% ABV about 1.9 standard drinks
Ingredients
97 ml before ice, about 138 ml in the glass
- 30 ml Rye whiskey
- 30 ml Cognac
- 30 ml Sweet vermouth
- 1 bar spoon Bénédictine
- 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
Method
- Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir well.
- Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish
Orange zest and maraschino cherry.
Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association. Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice.
If you like the Vieux Carré
Bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth
Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters
Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, absinthe
Cognac, absinthe, simple syrup, Peychaud’s bitters