French Quarter Sipper

This classic cocktail from the 1930s, known as the Vieux Carré, is the perfect post-dinner drink. The name "Vieux Carré" translates to "old square" in reference to the French Quarter.

French Quarter Sipper

A classic 1930s cocktail, the Vieux Carré, is a flavorful post-dinner drink named after the French Quarter.

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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 the rye whiskey and the rest of the ingredients into the glass.
  3. Stir the mixture.
  4. Serve immediately.