Vieux Carré
A stirred cocktail of rye whiskey, Cognac, and sweet vermouth with Bénédictine and Angostura and Peychaud's bitters. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.
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容量137 ml
Strength25% 酒精度
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)86 毫升伏特加(40%)3 杯(每杯 30 毫升)
Sugar6.7 g (4.9%)1.5 顆方糖
Acidity0.13%
甜度Off-dry
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