Vieux Carré

Ingredients

• 2 dashesPeychaud's Bitters
  Essential for authenticity
• 1 ozSweet Vermouth
  Italian sweet vermouth
• 1 tspBénédictine
  Herbal liqueur
• 1 ozRye Whiskey
  Use quality rye
• 1 ozCognac
  VSOP or higher

Instructions

1. Add 1 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz cognac, and 1 oz sweet vermouth to mixing glass
2. Add 1 tsp Bénédictine and 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
3. Fill with ice and stir until well chilled
4. Strain over fresh ice in old fashioned glass
5. Express lemon peel oils over drink and garnish