How to Make a Vieux Carré AKA the "Old Square"

Translating to "old square", the vieux carré refers to the French Quarter, where this cocktail was born in 1938. This is the manhatten of New Orleans, and I'm going to show you how I make it. Although there are quite a few ingredients in this recipe, it is fairly simple to remember. For the most part, it's equal parts rye, cognac, and sweet vermouth. The benedictine is not quite as much because of the big flavor of the liqueur. Many recipes will in fact call for much less (as little as a dash), but I like the herbal sweetness it offers, and I counter that here with four healthy dashes of bitters. Loaded with flavors that balance each other out, I am excited to share with you this recipe! Cheers! Grab the bottles I use here! 👉 https://houseofbitterbear.com/ Patreon:   / anderserickson   TIME STAMPS Intro: 0:00 The Booze: 1:21 The Recipe: 3:00 Sips: 6:25 Sign Off: 8:46 THE VIEUX CARRÉ RECIPE 3:00 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Maison Rouge V.S.O.P. Cognac 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 1/2 oz. (15 ml) Bénédictine 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters 2 dashes Angostura Bitters lemon twist for garnish THE TOOLS My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK My favorite mixing glass: https://amzn.to/45nvvvq Bar spoon: https://amzn.to/3wkkDhg Julep strainer: https://amzn.to/3mymEyA Channel knife: https://amzn.to/3iofZXL Rubber bar mat (6"x12"): https://amzn.to/3h2IJER As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Follow Me: Instagram:   / anderserickson   Twitter:   / anderserickson_   Facebook:   / andersericksoncocktails   Co-produced with the lovely Azusa "Az" Inaba 🎥 🎨 Image attributions: "New Orleans - French Quarter 'Hotel Monteleone'" by David Paul Ohmer is licensed under CC BY 2.0 "Carousel Bar, Hotel Monteleon" by dansilvers is licensed under CC BY 2.0