Classic Quarter Cocktail

A sophisticated and intricate cocktail, the Classic Quarter Cocktail combines the robust flavors of rye whiskey and cognac with the sweetness of vermouth and Benedictine. Named after a historic hotel in the Old Quarter of New Orleans, this cocktail is a tribute to the rich and complex history of the city's iconic French Quarter.

Classic Quarter Cocktail

A complex blend of rye whiskey and cognac, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters, the Classic Quarter Cocktail pays homage to the Old Quarter of New Orleans.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 cups ice
  • 1 oz rye whiskey
  • 1 oz cognac
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 1/8 oz Benedictine liqueur
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash Peychaud bitters
  • 1 lemon twist

Instructions

  1. Place ice in a cocktail glass.
  2. Add rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and Benedictine.
  3. Shake in Angostura and Peychaud's bitters.
  4. Stir the mixture.
  5. Strain the cocktail into a short glass.
  6. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.