New fav drink - Vieux Carré

JEK

Senior Insider
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First served here!
 
100% agree -- found it a few years back at a local Pizza place of all places! But it's not something most bars know about or how to do.

Ever had a "Gordon's Cup"? Very different, but discovered that at a speakeasy in Long Beach a few years back :).
 
With another snow/ice storm coming in this afternoon, I'm off for supplies to make one at home!
Item IDProductQuantitySizeCost
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10019Peychaud's - Bitters (5oz)15oz$7.69
80804Benedictine - DOM Liqueur (375ml)1375ml$17.99
88612Woodford Reserve - Rye Whiskey1750ml$37.99
83443Pierre Ferrand - 1840 Original Formula Grand Champagne Cognac1750ml$39.99




Also found it in my Vintage Cocktail book!

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Peychaud's Bitters are also a key ingredient in a Sazerac, my personal NOLA favorite. Yessir, Peychaud's Bitters, made right there in the Vieux Carre? Actually, Peychaud's Bitters are now made in-get ready-Frankfort KY
 
Let us know how it goes! I feel that unlike other similar drinks, the ratio of ingredients really matters and very slight variations change it a lot. And of course quality sweet vermouth is key in my view.
 
"Whiskey has killed more men than bullets, but most men would rather be full of whiskey than bullets." Winston Churchill
 
I’ll try that another time. Only one cocktail per evening. I’ve got the overnight shift on the forum tonight.

Surprised how little “B” is used.

tastes great, tho. Be nice later this week when some cold weather is scheduled.
 
Either way I really like it. A Manhattan with some French accents. A nice brown sipping drink for a cold night.
 
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