French Quarter Elixir

This classic 1930s cocktail, known as the Vieux Carré, is the perfect post-dinner indulgence. Translating to "old square" in French, it pays homage to the historic French Quarter of New Orleans.

French Quarter Elixir

A classic post-dinner cocktail that pays homage to the French Quarter of New Orleans.

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Ingredients

  • Crushed ice
  • 1 oz. rye whiskey
  • 1 oz. cognac
  • 1 oz. sweet vermouth
  • 1 teaspoon Bénédictine liqueur
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. Fill an 8-oz. glass with crushed ice.
  2. Pour in the rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine liqueur, Peychaud's bitters, and Angostura bitters.
  3. Stir the ingredients well.
  4. Serve immediately.