Vieux Carré

Created at the Hotel Monteleone's Carousel Bar in 1938 and named for the French Quarter. Rye, cognac, vermouth and Bénédictine with two bitters — the Manhattan's richer, more herbal New Orleans cousin.

Not in stock: Sweet (rosso) vermouth, Bénédictine. Standing in: Aged / golden rum for Cognac / brandy; Angostura bitters for Peychaud's bitters.

1. Add to a mixing glass

   30 ml60 ml90 ml120 ml	Rye whiskey— not in stock
   30 ml60 ml90 ml120 ml	Cognac / brandy— not in stock— not in stock, use Aged / golden rum
   30 ml60 ml90 ml120 ml	Sweet (rosso) vermouth— not in stock
   7.5 ml15 ml22.5 ml30 ml	Bénédictine— not in stock
   1 dash2 dash3 dash4 dash	Angostura bitters— not in stock
   1 dash2 dash3 dash4 dash	Peychaud's bitters— not in stock— not in stock, use Angostura bitters

2. Stir with cubed ice for 20–30 seconds

3. Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with cubed ice

4. Garnish with lemon zest twist