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$10.45
cost
328
cal
36.9%
ABV
2/5
NA score
4
std drinks
14.5g
sugar
Vieux Carré
An easy whiskey cocktail built on rye whiskey.
The Recipe
- rye whiskey0.75 oz
- cognac0.75 oz
- sweet vermouth0.75 oz
- bénédictine0.25 oz
- peychaud's bitters2 oz
- angostura bitters2 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$10.45
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$2.55
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| rye whiskey | 0.75 oz | $0.83 |
| cognac | 0.75 oz | $1.18 |
| sweet vermouth | 0.75 oz | $0.30 |
| bénédictine | 0.25 oz | $0.39 |
| peychaud's bitters | 2 oz | $4.80 |
| angostura bitters | 2 oz | $2.96 |
| Total pour cost | $10.45 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
328
Sugar
14.5g
ABV
36.9%
Std drinks
4
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| angostura bitters | 90 | 27.4% |
| peychaud's bitters | 84 | 25.6% |
| rye whiskey | 48 | 14.6% |
| cognac | 48 | 14.6% |
| sweet vermouth | 35.3 | 10.7% |
| benedictine | 22.8 | 6.9% |
Carbs: 14.5g
Alcohol: 56g
Volume: 6.5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
2/5Convertibility
Original cost
$10.16
Zero-proof cost
$3.49
Not recommended for conversion. This recipe leans too heavily on the original spirit structure.
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| rye whiskey | Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative(Ritual) | $0.95 |
| cognac | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $1.01 |
| sweet vermouth | Lyre's Aperitif Rosso(Lyre's) | $1.01 |
| benedictine | Seedlip Zero Proof Aperitif(Seedlip) | $0.34 |
| peychaud's bitters | Kept | $0.12 |
| angostura bitters | Kept | $0.07 |
Flavor notes
Bitters stay at a trace level for aroma and structure rather than full proof impact.
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
whiskeysalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriedark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamhot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rolls
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Vieux Carré?
- 0.75 oz rye whiskey, 0.75 oz cognac, 0.75 oz sweet vermouth, 0.25 oz bénédictine, 2 oz peychaud's bitters, 2 oz angostura bitters.
- How much does a Vieux Carré cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Vieux Carré is $10.45 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Vieux Carré?
- A Vieux Carré has approximately 328 calories, with 36.9% ABV and 14.5g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Vieux Carré?
- Yes — the Vieux Carré has a convertibility score of 2/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.49.