The Vieux Carré is a classic cocktail that has its roots in New Orleans. It was created in the 1930s at the Hotel Monteleone by Walter Bergeron, the hotel's bar manager at the time. The name "Vieux Carré" literally means "Old Quarter" and refers to the historic district in the heart of New Orleans.
The cocktail is usually made of rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine (an herbal liqueur), and Angostura and Peychaud's bitters. The Vieux Carré is known for its complex blend of flavors and its connection to New Orleans' rich cocktail history
