French Quarter Fusion

The French Quarter Fusion, also known as the Vieux Carre, is a classic New Orleans cocktail that beautifully combines the robust flavors of rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and a tantalizing blend of Angostura and Peychaud's bitters. This iconic cocktail pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans and has become a beloved favorite for enthusiasts of complex, well-balanced libations.

French Quarter Fusion

A classic New Orleans cocktail with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and a blend of bitters, offering a harmonious fusion of robust flavors and cultural heritage.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz rye whiskey
  • 3/4 oz cognac
  • 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Bénédictine
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters

Instructions

  1. Combine rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Angostura bitters, and Peychaud's bitters in a mixing glass.
  2. Fill the mixing glass with 3/4 full of ice.
  3. Stir the mixture until well-chilled, approximately 30 seconds.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice or over one large cube.
  5. Garnish with an expressed lemon twist or a cocktail cherry.