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Timeless Classic

Vieux Carre

Spiced rye, rich cognac, sweet vermouth, and honeyed herbal liqueur layered into a complex quarter classic.

Whiskey Stirred One large clear ice cube 4 min · 32% ABV
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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Expressed lemon twist & dark cherry
  • 22.5 ml
  • 22.5 ml
  • 22.5 ml
  • 7.5 ml
  • 2 dashes
  • 2 dashes

Preparation

  1. Measure rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, herbal liqueur, and both bitters into a mixing glass.
  2. Fill with ice and stir steadily for 30 seconds until richly chilled.
  3. Strain over a large rock in an old-fashioned glass and garnish with lemon oil and a dark cherry.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Don't buy five specialty bottles—combine whiskey (plus brandy if handy) with sweet vermouth or red wine and a teaspoon of spiced honey.
  • 45 ml
  • 22.5 ml
  • 7.5 ml
  • 3 dashes

At-Home Steps

  1. Stir honey with vermouth and bitters first, then add whiskey and plenty of ice.
  2. Stir smoothly for 25 seconds until cold and well integrated.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a tumbler and twist lemon peel across the top.

From the ledger

How do you make Vieux Carre at home with everyday ingredients?

Don't buy five specialty bottles—combine whiskey (plus brandy if handy) with sweet vermouth or red wine and a teaspoon of spiced honey. Ingredients: 45 ml Whiskey or Bourbon, 22.5 ml Sweet Vermouth (or Red Wine), 7.5 ml Runny Honey, 3 dashes Aromatic Bitters. Steps: Stir honey with vermouth and bitters first, then add whiskey and plenty of ice. Stir smoothly for 25 seconds until cold and well integrated. Strain over fresh ice in a tumbler and twist lemon peel across the top.

What is the full craft bar specification for Vieux Carre?

Vieux Carre (Whiskey, 32% ABV) is prepared stirred with one large clear ice cube and garnished with expressed lemon twist & dark cherry. Ingredients: 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Rye Whiskey, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Cognac, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Sweet Vermouth, 7.5 ml (1/4 oz) Spiced Honey Herbal Liqueur, 2 dashes (2 dashes) Creole Aromatic Bitters, 2 dashes (2 dashes) Aromatic Bitters.

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