Vieux Carre Cocktail
Enjoy this cocktail within the historic neighborhood it's named for
What is the Vieux Carre Cocktail?
A Vieux Carre (pronounced VOO-kar-A) is a classic New Orleans cocktail that embodies the same timeless simplicity as the world-famous French Quarter neighborhood for which it was named after. Created in the 1930s by the historic Hotel Monteleone’s head bartender Walter Bergeron, the Vieux Carre’s beginnings are a far cry from humble. The cocktail’s effortless execution includes part whiskey, part cognac, vermouth, and an assortment of bitters.

While the drink can be ordered and enjoyed at a number of bars throughout the French Quarter and beyond, Bergeron’s classic creation remains one of the Carousel Bar’s most famous and popular cocktails.
Carousel Bar’s Vieux Carre Recipe
- ¾ ounce Sazerac Rye Whiskey
- ¾ ounce Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac
- ¾ ounce Berto Red Vermouth
- ½ ounce Benedictine Liqueur
- 1-2 dashes of Angostura and Peychaud’s Bitters
- Lemon peel garnish
Gather the ingredients listed above and combine them in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir well and serve in a classic cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with lemon peel or cherry.