Vieux Carré

As this year quickly slips into history, I thought it would be appropriate to end the year with another classic cocktail. It is interesting to note that I really enjoy the primary ingredients that compose this cocktail, but have never had this one before. Well, I am going to rectify that tonight. Reportedly created by Walter Bergeron at the Carousel Bar in New Orleans in the 1930’s, this beauty reminds me of the original Sazarec, which is another cocktail I really enjoy. I think this easy sipper may quickly become my new favorite in the new year. Yes, it is that good!

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Vieux Carré

Ingredients

1 oz rye whiskey
1 oz cognac
1 oz sweet vermouth
¼ oz benedictine
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
lemon twist for garnish

Instructions

Chill a cocktail glass.
In a mixing glass, add ice and all ingredients.
Stir to thoroughly chill.
Strain into chilled glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

Chill a cocktail glass. In a mixing glass, add ice and all ingredients. Stir to thoroughly chill. Strain into chilled glass and garnish with a lemon twist.