Vieux carré

Vieux Carré means “old square” in French and refers to the French Quarter in New Orleans. This classic cocktail is delicious when made correctly and combines 2 base spirits: Rye and Cognac. My buddy Marc requested a batched liter of the Vieux Carré a couple of years ago, his favorite cocktail, and after I made it, I was reminded of just how amazing this cocktail really is.

-Trevor

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Ingredients

• 0.75 ounces Rye

• 0.75 ounces Cognac

• 0.75 ounces Amaro or Sweet Vermouth

• 0.25 ounces Benedictine

• 2 dashes aromatic bitters

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 DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, add ice, and stir until chilled.

2. Strain up.

3. Garnish with a lemon twist.

4. Shyler paired this cocktail with Shrimp Remoulade for the full New Orleans’ experience.