The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail, created in the 1930s at the Carousel Bar in the French Quarter. It blends rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and both Peychaud's and Angostura bitters. This spirit-forward cocktail is rich, complex, and slightly herbal, offering a smooth balance of sweet, bitter, and spicy notes. Typically served over ice and garnished with a lemon twist, the Vieux Carré is named after the French Quarter, which was originally known as the Vieux Carré (meaning "Old Square").
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