Whiskey / Stirred
Vieux Carré
Make Vieux Carré with Rye Whiskey, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth. Follow the measured ingredients below, then use Recipe Lab to record and compare your own version.
Ingredients
Metric measures · IBA reference
- 30 ml Rye Whiskey
- 30 ml Cognac
- 30 ml Sweet Vermouth
- 1 Bar Spoon Bénédictine
- 2 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
Preparation
Stir the measured ingredients over ice until cold, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish
Finish with orange zest and maraschino cherry.
Before your next pour
IBA reference specification. Follow the listed measures; brands and ingredient batches can change the finished balance.
Measure accurately and compare trials at the same serving temperature. In Recipe Lab, record ingredient brands, syrup strength and the single adjustment you want to test.
IBA specification ↗ · Reviewed 4 October 2026