Invented at the New Orleans Hotel Monteleone’s iconic Carousel Bar in 1938, the Vieux-Carre is named after the city’s French Quarter. This potent drink includes Rye, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth and a bar spoon each of Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters. Stir over ice, strain, and don’t forget the lemon twist for garnish.
Hennessy Sangria Recipe:
The perfect summer drink, the classic Sangria gets an upgrade with a splash, or glug, of Hennessy. Get our Hennessy Sangria recipe now!
The Peachy Summer Sour Recipe:
This easy Cognac cocktail comes together quickly and can be made with a variety of ingredients. Learn how to make it with this recipe!
Pineapple Jungle Bird Recipe:
I only recently started experimenting with the Jungle Bird cocktail and it is so delicious and there are so many possibilities.
The Cognac Cherry Cordial Recipe:
Mellow notes of vanilla and candied fruits in Cognac marry with chocolate bitters, sweet vermouth, and cherry syrup to mimic the flavors of cherry cordial candies. Learn how to make this cocktail with VinePair's recipe.
The Lavender Sidecar Recipe:
Cognac often gets grouped in with sipping spirits, but it’s a versatile cocktail ingredient. Lavender brings out its floral notes in this easy, elegant cocktail.
Rémy Martin 1738 Banana Sidecar:
A classic Sidecar is a refreshingly simple cocktail, typically made with cognac. However, this particular recipe changes things up a bit.