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A Vieux Carré with more whiskey than cognac, and we're talking Irish whiskey rather than rye or bourbon
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Chris Brislawn’s Avatar Chris Brislawn
9th September 2023 at 04:02
Used Teeling (“Spirit of Dublin”) rum-cask finish whiskey, Abecassis “Reve Bleu” XO cognac to stand up to the double dose of whiskey, Dolin rouge vermouth (not overly rich). Upped Benedictine to 1/4 oz (Difford specifies 1/3 oz for the Vieux Carre’ with just 3/4 oz of whiskey). Angostura and Bitter Truth Creole bitters. Didn’t understand the lime twist so garnished with dried blood orange wheel in an old-fashioned with a large ice cube. Great choice for UNESCO Literacy Day. Slainte mhaith!
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
9th September 2021 at 00:12
Great for aperitif or after dinner. Works well straight up and the flavours are enhanced. Totally surprised by this one, as I usually find cocktails with Benedictine can be sweet. Not this one perfect balance.
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