Vieux Carré (view kah-RAY) — New Orleans Classic

Vieux Carré (pronounced “view kah-RAY” — “Old Square,” i.e., the French Quarter). A New Orleans classic: rye + cognac + sweet vermouth with a touch of Bénédictine and split bitters. Think Manhattan meets Sazerac—rich, spicy, herbal. 📦 Home Bartender Starter Kit → https://shop.awesomedrinks.com/products/home-bartender-starter-kit/ The Squeak Easy: Black Lace Martini → https://youtu.be/4CAvWDp7nbo Recipe — Classic (Carousel Bar, 1930s) - ¾ oz (22 ml) rye - ¾ oz (22 ml) cognac - ¾ oz (22 ml) sweet vermouth - 1 tsp (5 ml) Bénédictine - 2 dashes Angostura + 2 dashes Peychaud’s Method: Stir with ice 20–30 sec, strain over a big cube. Lemon twist. House Spec (bigger glass) 1 oz rye • 1 oz cognac • 1 oz sweet vermouth ¼ oz Bénédictine • same bitters/twist Tastes like: warming spice, dried fruit, honey-herbal lift, crisp bitters backbone. Pro tips: Use 100-proof rye if you can, keep Bénédictine restrained, and make sure your vermouth is fresh and refrigerated. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Recipe Breakdown 2:39 The Pour 2:58 The Money Shot 3:42 Tasting Notes #ryewhiskey #cocktails #cognac ------ Become a Youtube CMC Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm4_NTvhixXU3YFetu8z-aA/join Subscribe to CMC Now: http://bit.ly/NKFUkE Drink Responsibly.