Add all of the ingredients to a stirring vessel and then fill with ice. The Carousel Bar does actually rotate, so, be careful how many Vieux Carré cocktails you imbibe. 109w. Vieux Carré means “old square” in French and refers to the city’s French Quarter neighborhood. Source: Adapted from Whisky Advocate, David Lebovitz, Imbibe, Serious Eats, Punch, and NYT Cooking.AHM Test Bar-approved. Instructions. While virtually all versions of the vieux carré use equal parts rye, cognac, and sweet vermouth, the amount of Bénédictine varies wildly. Well, Mardi Gras was last Tuesday, and I’m sure everyone in the drink blogosphere has been getting an ample dosage of information on the Sazerac, the official cocktail of New Orleans, but nothing doing on this blog…we’ll save it for Cocktail Night VII, during which we’ll mix up three different versions of the famous drink. [Photo: Vicky Wasik] Named using the French term for what's now known as the French Quarter, the Vieux Carré traces its origin to the bar back in the 1930s, and first appeared in print in 1937, in Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em.With rye, Cognac, sweet vermouth, and plenty of bitters, it's as rich and decadent now as it was back then, and still remarkably evocative of the Big Easy. mmintskovsky. With wonderful food, great cocktails, and a jazz club that features live music seven nights a week, this downtown spot is great for date nights. The ‘Vieux Carré’ ... #cocktail #bar #mixology #craftcocktails #drinkoftheday #alcohol #cocktails #drinks #bartenders #drinkstagram #bestbar #imbibegram #imbibe #brisbane #montreal #bartending #classiccocktails #whiskey #gin #vodka #brisbanebar #montrealbar. From the lore of voodoo and spirits from beyond, to its quirky characters, unique shopping and world-class dining, the legendary party Mecca promises something for everyone. Bringing you the best of the Vieux Carre! Drink: Vieux Carre Type: Alcoholic From: The Majestic Price: $10 Description: Flavorful The Majestic, formerly The Fitzgerald Saloon, is an iconic KC staple located on Broadway. I first ran across the Vieux Carré in a tweet from Imbibe Magazine, which said that it was a 1930’s New Orleans recipe named after the French Quarter (literally, I think, Old Square). But there's plenty of space for a few new entries to the hall of fame. Drinking New Orleans, Part 1: The Vieux Carré. Cognac's place in the classic cocktail hall of fame is rather assured, with such venerable concoctions as the Sazerac, Sidecar and Vieux Carre in its arsenal. The Vieux Carré (pronounced in the Cajun and Creole style voh care-eh) is a classic cocktail straight from 1930s New Orleans. The drink recipe utilizes rye whiskey and is made in a style that is unique to US cocktail history. It is a complex and fascinating drink … Stir with a bar spoon until chilled and strain into cocktail glass. Make it your own. Enough excuses. Imbibe Magazine reminded me of one of the city's most quintessential drinks by posting a link via Twitter to the Vieux Carre recipe. For more than 200 years, the world renowned French Quarter has excited, intrigued and charmed locals and visitors alike. Like so many classic cocktails from that city, the recipe represents the crosscurrents of America at the time: brandy and liqueur from France, vermouth from Italy, and rye whiskey from just up the Mississippi.