Aromatic / Spirit Forward · Blend
Vieux Carré
Ingredients
- 25ml
- 25ml
- 25ml
- 10ml
- 2 dashes
- 2 dashes
Spec
Method Stir & Strain
Glass Rocks
Ice Cubed
Garnish Lemon Peel
Base Spirit Whiskey/Cognac
Taste Smooth
Preference Use Angostura as a garnish rather than a dash in the drink. A dash or two can easily overpower a cocktail. Angostura gives the same aromatic lift without taking over.
Cocktail Specification
1 serve Bourbon 25ml
Cognac 25ml
Sweet Vermouth 25ml
Bénédictine 10ml
Peychaud's Bitters 2 dashes
Angostura Bitters 2 dashes
Build Proportions
Bourbon Cognac Sweet Vermouth Bénédictine
Taste Profile Smooth
Preference: Use Angostura as a garnish rather than a dash in the drink. A dash or two can easily overpower a cocktail. Angostura gives the same aromatic lift without taking over.