COCKTAIL HISTORY : VIEUX CARRE Originated with Walter Bergeron, a bartender at the Carousel Bar in Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans in the 1930’s. The name is French for “old square”, in reference to the city’s French Quarter neighborhood. VIEUX CARRE 3⁄4 oz Rye Whiskey 3⁄4 oz Cognac 3⁄4 oz Sweet Vermouth 1 Barspoon Benedictine 2 Dashes Peychaud 2 Dashes Angostura 🍋 Twist or Maraschino 🍒 Figured I’d share an absolute classic today and give a lil history & credit to this legendary cocktail. If you haven’t tried one ... definitely give it a try! As always, cheers my friends!