The Vieux Carré cocktail, originating from New Orleans in the 1930s, features a blend of rye whiskey, Armagnac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, and bitters. Despite differing pronunciations, it remains a popular choice. The process involves mixing the ingredients with ice and garnishing with a Luxardo cherry. The debate over pronunciation adds an interesting touch to its history.
Tag: Whiskey
American Trilogy Cocktail
The American Trilogy is a modern cocktail, first conceived in 2007. It is distinctive for its use of Apple Jack or Apple Brandy, the first distilled spirit in the US, and Rye whiskey, the original American whiskey. The recipe calls for some modification in the quantity of rye whiskey based on personal preference for a stronger cocktail. The unique ingredients combined with a splash of ginger ale and orange bitters make it a compelling drink.
Dry Manhattan (Brooklyn) Cocktail
My recent preference for savory, booze-forward cocktails, such as the Manhattan. I found the original version too sweet, the Perfect Manhattan slightly less so, and the Dry Manhattan needing some sweetness in the form of Luxardo cherry juice. The cocktail dates back to the mid-1800s and includes rye whiskey, dry vermouth, bitters, and cherry juice, garnished with Luxardo cherries.
Fall Old Fashioned
I have posted several versions of an Old Fashioned. It is my favorite drink. Fall is not my favorite season. More accurately, I don’t like winter. Fall being winters predecessor, it makes me not like fall. This Old Fashioned makes the fall a little more palatable. The first recipe I found similar to this seemed…
The Fourth Regiment Cocktail
The Fourth Regiment Cocktail. I’ve been drifting for years towards more boozy, savory drinks and this one fits the bill just fine.
Old School Sazerac Cocktail
The Sazerac is a classic cocktail originating from the 1800s, known as the official drink of New Orleans. It is typically served “up,” but the recipe can be personalized. This particular version includes sugar, bitters, rye whiskey, Cognac, absinthe, and a lemon peel garnish, with the option to add an ice cube.
Electric Amber Old Fashioned Cocktail
Who doesn’t love an Old Fashioned? This is a delicious and unique spin from the folks at Verdana.
The Perfect Old Fashioned Cocktail
The Old Fashioned cocktail is my favorite. I have tried it in many forms, in many bars and in many restaurants. The basic recipe is simple. Bourbon or rye whiskey, muddled sugar, bitters, a cherry (I don’t use those nasty fake red ones) and orange or lemon peel. There are lots of variables and most…
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