What glass is a Vieux Carré served in?

A rocks glass. The wide mouth puts the aroma of a citrus twist right under your nose, and the heavy base survives muddling and stirring in the glass.

Is a Vieux Carré shaken or stirred?

Stirred. It contains only spirits and modifiers, so stirring chills and dilutes it while keeping it clear and silky.

About 24% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.5 US standard drinks (21 g of alcohol) per serve.

Roughly 172 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.

Yes. Bourbon is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

Rye, cognac, sweet vermouth and Bénédictine. Rich, spicy and very New Orleans.

Add the rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Angostura bitters and Peychaud's bitters to a mixing glass.
Fill with ice and stir for 25 to 30 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Garnish with a cocktail cherry and a lemon twist.

Walter Bergeron created it at the Hotel Monteleone in 1938 and named it after the city's French Quarter.

Created 1938 in New Orleans, USA. Listed as an official cocktail by the International Bartenders Association.

Bartender's tip: Stir slowly and long. It needs a little more dilution than you think.

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What glass is a Vieux Carré served in?: A rocks glass. The wide mouth puts the aroma of a citrus twist right under your nose, and the heavy base survives muddling and stirring in the glass.
Is a Vieux Carré shaken or stirred?: Stirred. It contains only spirits and modifiers, so stirring chills and dilutes it while keeping it clear and silky.
How strong is a Vieux Carré?: About 24% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.5 US standard drinks (21 g of alcohol) per serve.
How many calories are in a Vieux Carré?: Roughly 172 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
Can I make a Vieux Carré without rye whiskey?: Yes. Bourbon is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

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