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Nathan Anderson’s Avatar Nathan Anderson
2nd March 2021 at 00:58
Simon,
The recipe in your book only has 7.5ml of Bènèdictine... and I have to say, I prefer that more subtle, less sweet version.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
2nd March 2021 at 08:03
You make a good observation Nathan. I've added a note above for others who also prefer previous versions. My quest continues...
Jon Pidwerbecki’s Avatar Jon Pidwerbecki
7th February 2021 at 02:35
I’m with Tom on his version. I used a California VSOP Brandy and Evan Williams white label bottled in bond bourbon
Tom .’s Avatar Tom .
13th January 2021 at 20:47
Fabulous - one of my favorite night sippers. I prefer different proportions, but it's up to the 'discerning drinker'. My version:
3/4oz bourbon, 3/4oz cognac/brandy, 1/2oz benedictine,3/4oz vermouth,1 dash of angostura, 2dashes of peychaud. Plus maraschino cherry!
Nathalie O'Flynn’s Avatar Nathalie O'Flynn
18th October 2024 at 14:07
Nevuuuuuhhhhhh
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
8th February 2021 at 21:23
Many thanks Tom. With a tad less Benedictine, I've adopted your recipe above.
Eric Wienke’s Avatar Eric Wienke
30th December 2020 at 06:14
One of my favorite drinks. I'm typically using a "perfect" variation, with 1/2 sweet and 1/2 dry vermouth, while slightly upping the Benedectine to 1/2oz to compensate.
JACQUELINE KIRK’s Avatar JACQUELINE KIRK
20th December 2020 at 16:41
Oh you Brits ;D It's pronounced Vyuh Cah-ray. Naughty Simon. Santé!
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
21st December 2020 at 07:41
Thanks Jacqueline. I've corrected but also left my version as 'Voo' is much easier to get my tongue around than 'Vyuh'.
Geoff B.’s Avatar Geoff B.
22nd November 2020 at 06:44
Added an additional 1/4 oz of Benedictine to increase the sweetness created a well balanced cocktail that connotes caramel, vanilla, and orange. Perhaps a cherry might work well in lieu of lemon.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
23rd November 2020 at 20:37
Agreed. Thanks to all here. Always keen to hear other's specs. I've upped Benedictine from 1/4 to 1/3oz as a first step.
David M.’s Avatar David M.
22nd November 2020 at 06:43
Love the Vieux Carré. However I think there is not enough Benedictine in this recipe and it comes out too dry. Dale DeGroff recommends just under 1/2oz Benedictine for this much spirit, and it made a more balanced drink, with a bit if sweetness more characteristic of the Vieux Carré.
Doug Charnock’s Avatar Doug Charnock
26th October 2020 at 02:22
Ran out of Dolin red vermouth and substituted half red Lillet. Serendipity! More complex and less sweet somehow.