⚜️ Vieux Carré

A complex New Orleans classic from the French Quarter

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
  2. Fill with ice and stir for 30-40 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Express the lemon peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish.

Pro Tips

⚜️ What's in a Name?

"Vieux Carré" is French for "Old Square" – the original name for New Orleans' French Quarter where this drink was created.

📜 History

Created in 1938 by Walter Bergeron at the Hotel Monteleone's Carousel Bar in New Orleans. The bar still rotates today!

🥃 The Split Base

The combination of bourbon and cognac creates incredible depth. Use a quality VSOP cognac for best results.

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