Vieux Carre⁣
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1oz @heavenhilldistillery Rittenhouse Rye⁣
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1oz @hennessy VS Cognac⁣
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1oz @vermouthdolin Sweet Vermouth⁣
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1/4oz @benedictineliqueur
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2 dashes @angosturahouse bitters⁣
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2 fat dashes @thebittertruthcompany Creole bitters (original uses peychauds)⁣
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Stir, strain into a coup or over rocks, garnish with an expressed lemon twist and/or brandied cherry. ⁣
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The Vieux Carre (Voo-Ka-Ray) was invented by Walter Bergeron at the Carousel Bar of the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, sometime in the 1930's.  The name is a reference to the French Quarter of the city it was created in. It's basically a split base variation of a Manhattan with a nice herbal punch. ⁣
Like the Sazerac, it is a cocktail that's become inextricably tied to New Orleans.  The ingredients come from a diverse background that mirrors the melting pot of cultures New Orleans is famous for.  French Cognac and Benedictine, Italian vermouth, American Whiskey, and a mix of bitters from local and Carribean origin come together to create a classic. ⁣

Image and recipe courtesy of @thenickromancer.

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