One of multiple iconic New Orleans cocktails, the Vieux Carré pays particular homage to the city and its inhabitants via its ingredients. Familiarizing us, today, with this somewhat overlooked classic is Mimi Burnham, a New York based bartender, consultant, and drinks educator with decades of experience in the industry. Listen on (or read below) to discover Burnham’s Vieux Carré recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe! 

Mimi Burnham’s Vieux Carré Recipe 

Ingredients 

- ¾ ounce 100 proof rye whiskey

- ¾ ounce Cognac

- ¾ ounce sweet vermouth

- ⅓ ounce Benedictine

- 4 dashes Peychaud's bitters

- 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Directions 

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. 

2. Stir until ice cold and strain into a chilled double rocks glass filled with fresh ice, ideally one large cube. 

3. Garnish with an expressed lemon or orange peel.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.