Vieux Carré

Ingredients

• Rye whiskeyRye whiskeyRye whiskey is a type of American whiskey made primarily from rye grain, known for its spicy and robust flavor profile. It is commonly used in classic cocktails like the Manhattan and Old Fashioned.22 ml
• CognacCognacCognac is a type of brandy produced in the Cognac region of France, made from distilled white wine and aged in oak barrels. It is commonly used in classic cocktails like the Sidecar and French 75.22 ml
• Sweet vermouthSweet vermouthSweet vermouth is a fortified wine flavored with various botanicals, primarily sweetened with sugar. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Manhattan and Negroni.22 ml
• BénédictineBénédictineBénédictine is a herbal liqueur produced in France, made from a blend of brandy, herbs, and spices. It is often used in cocktails like the B&B and the Vesper.7 ml
• Peychaud's bittersPeychaud's bittersPeychaud's bitters is a type of aromatic bitters originating from New Orleans, known for its anise and herbal flavor profile. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Sazerac.1 dash
• Angostura bittersAngostura bittersAngostura bitters are a concentrated aromatic bitters originating from Venezuela, made from a blend of herbs and spices. They are commonly used to add complexity to cocktails like the Old Fashioned.1 dash

Method

1. 1

   Add a large ice cube to a heavy old-fashioned glass.

2. 2

   Pour in rye whiskeyrye whiskeyRye whiskey is a type of American whiskey made primarily from rye grain, known for its spicy and robust flavor profile. It is commonly used in classic cocktails like the Manhattan and Old Fashioned., cognaccognacCognac is a type of brandy produced in the Cognac region of France, made from distilled white wine and aged in oak barrels. It is commonly used in classic cocktails like the Sidecar and French 75., sweet vermouthsweet vermouthSweet vermouth is a fortified wine flavored with various botanicals, primarily sweetened with sugar. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Manhattan and Negroni., and BénédictineBénédictineBénédictine is a herbal liqueur produced in France, made from a blend of brandy, herbs, and spices. It is often used in cocktails like the B&B and the Vesper..

3. 3

   Add a dash each of Peychaud's bittersPeychaud's bittersPeychaud's bitters is a type of aromatic bitters originating from New Orleans, known for its anise and herbal flavor profile. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Sazerac. and Angostura bittersAngostura bittersAngostura bitters are a concentrated aromatic bitters originating from Venezuela, made from a blend of herbs and spices. They are commonly used to add complexity to cocktails like the Old Fashioned..

4. 4

   Stir gently for 20–25 seconds to chill and integrate without over-diluting.

5. 5

   Express a lemon peel over the glass, rub it around the rim, and drop it in as garnish.