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Vieux Carré
Another exquisite cocktail from New Orleans, “vieux carré” is pronounced voo-ca-ray and is French for “old square”, likely referencing the city’s famous French Quarter.
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Ingredients
Rye 0.75 oz
Cognac 0.75 oz
Sweet Vermouth 0.75 oz
Benedictine 1 tsp
Peychaud’s Bitters 2 dashes
Aromatic Bitters 2 dashes
Maraschino Cherry 1
Directions
- Combine all ingredients except cherry into mixing glass
- Fill with ice
- Stir until well chilled
- Strain into Old Fashioned glass over ice and garnish with Cherry
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