French Quarter Fusion

Offer a taste of New Orleans with this classic 1930s cocktail, the Vieux Carré (voo cah-RAY), meaning "old square" in French. With a blend of rye whiskey, cognac, and sweet vermouth, this cocktail pays homage to the historic French Quarter.

French Quarter Fusion

A classic 1930s cocktail inspired by the French Quarter, featuring a blend of rye whiskey, cognac, and sweet vermouth.

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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 together.
  4. Serve immediately.