An Old Fashioned but French (and delicious!)

If you love an Old Fashioned or a Monte Carlo, the Vieux Carré is the logical next step. Born in New Orleans, it layers whiskey, cognac, vermouth, and bitters into something deeper, richer, and more complex. Hop on the email list so you don't miss any new videos at https://thecocktaildad.com

// Vieux Carré (my riff)
1 oz (30ml) Cognac
1 oz (30ml) High-proof Rye
1 oz (30ml) Sweet Vermouth
0.25 oz (7.5ml) Benedictine
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Add all ingredients to glass, add ice and stir. Garnish with orange peel.

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// History of the Vieux Carré
The Vieux Carré was created in the 1930s at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, likely by head bartender Walter Bergeron. It is named after the city’s French Quarter and reflects New Orleans’ layered cultural history by combining American rye whiskey, French cognac, Italian vermouth, and Benedictine. Unlike many classic cocktails, it was designed from the start to be complex and spirit-forward, making it a drink meant for slow sipping rather than trends and one that still feels modern nearly a century later.