The Velvet Hammer: Making the Perfect Vieux Carré

The Ultimate Vieux Carré: A New Orleans Masterclass in a Glass If the Sazerac is the soul of New Orleans, the Vieux Carré is its tuxedo. In Episode 54, we are diving deep into this "Big Easy" classic—a cocktail that is essentially what happens when a Manhattan and a Sazerac have a baby. Born in 1937 at the legendary Hotel Monteleone, the Vieux Carré (French for "Old Square") is a high-proof, split-base masterpiece that every whiskey lover needs in their repertoire. In this video, we’re putting a "Bourbon Channel" twist on the recipe. We’ve selected Wild Turkey 101 Rye for that signature spice and "Turkey funk" to bridge the gap for bourbon fans. We’re pairing it with the luxurious Remy Martin 1738 Cognac and the nutty, Sherry-based Valdespino Sweet Vermouth for a build that feels like a "Reserve" selection. Whether you're a fan of New Orleans cocktail history or just looking for the perfect boozy nightcap, this velvety "velvet hammer" is the one. Ingredients: * 1 oz Rye Whiskey (Wild Turkey 101) * 1 oz Cognac (Remy Martin 1738) * 1 oz Sweet Vermouth (Valdespino) * 0.25 oz Bénédictine DOM * 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters * 2 dashes Angostura Bitters * Garnish: Cocktail cherry & Lemon peel Method: 1. Combine: Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with plenty of ice. 2. Stir: Stir well (about 30-45 seconds) to properly chill and marry the Rye and Cognac. 3. Strain: Strain into a chilled rocks glass (serve it neat or over a large clear ice rock). 4. Garnish: Express the lemon peel over the top and drop in a premium cocktail cherry. ### **Connect With Us & Support The Journey!** 🥃 **Become a Patron & Get Exclusive Content:** https://www.patreon.com/cw/YourBourbonJourney 🌐 **Visit Our Website:** https://yourbourbonjourney.com/ 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE HERE:** https://www.youtube.com/@YourBourbonJourney?sub_confirmation=1 📸 **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/yourbourbonjourney/ 👍 **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/YourBourbonJourney 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 NOTE: The spirits and items in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the producers for this review. Please drink responsibly. #VieuxCarre #NewOrleansCocktails #WhiskeyCocktails #WildTurkey101 #RemyMartin #HomeBartender #ClassicCocktails #BourbonLovers #RyeWhiskey #CocktailRecipe #Mixology #BigEasy #DrinkHistory #Cognac #SpiritForward