Limegoldconvertible68 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Sorry to start a new thread and clutter the rye board but I'm very inexperienced with ryes. The only one I own is Crown Royal Northern Harvest and from what I've gathered reading here it's not well liked. I have all the ingredients to make a Vieux Carre(actually my wife bought them and I'm hoping to make a good one to wow her) what rye would be a good starter for me and the recipe. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 13 hours ago, Limegoldconvertible68 said: Sorry to start a new thread and clutter the rye board but I'm very inexperienced with ryes. The only one I own is Crown Royal Northern Harvest and from what I've gathered reading here it's not well liked. I have all the ingredients to make a Vieux Carre(actually my wife bought them and I'm hoping to make a good one to wow her) what rye would be a good starter for me and the recipe. Thanks! The Rye is certainly a matter of choice for each individual. I think the Sazerac rye makes a nice starting rye unless you want something more booze forward (and this is a boozy drink!). I think a good quality Cognac is also important here. I prefer the Ferrand 1840 if I have it as it is also 90 proof to match the Sazerac rye and quite good. My vermouth of choice is Carpano Antica but that lends its own character and most other good quality brands will work as long as it is fresh. If it is too sweet with that much vermouth then Punt e Mes can help make it a bit drier. Vieux Carré from Kindred Cocktails 1 oz Rye 1 oz Cognac 1 oz Sweet vermouth 1 t Bénédictine 2 ds Peychaud's Bitters 2 ds Bitters, Angostura Some places will serve it down in a rocks glass over fresh ice or a single large cube. I prefer mine up with no ice which as I recall is how the Commanders palace will serve it. The Hotel Monteleone, which is credit with creating it, serves it down I believe. Stir, strain, serve up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye62 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 On 1/16/2017 at 6:37 AM, tanstaafl2 said: The Rye is certainly a matter of choice for each individual. I think the Sazerac rye makes a nice starting rye unless you want something more booze forward (and this is a boozy drink!). I think a good quality Cognac is also important here. I prefer the Ferrand 1840 if I have it as it is also 90 proof to match the Sazerac rye and quite good. My vermouth of choice is Carpano Antica but that lends its own character and most other good quality brands will work as long as it is fresh. If it is too sweet with that much vermouth then Punt e Mes can help make it a bit drier. Vieux Carré from Kindred Cocktails 1 oz Rye 1 oz Cognac 1 oz Sweet vermouth 1 t Bénédictine 2 ds Peychaud's Bitters 2 ds Bitters, Angostura Some places will serve it down in a rocks glass over fresh ice or a single large cube. I prefer mine up with no ice which as I recall is how the Commanders palace will serve it. The Hotel Monteleone, which is credit with creating it, serves it down I believe. Stir, strain, serve up. Wow, I see why you are the Guru. I have been to New Orleans countless times, but I have never had a Vieux Carre. Next time there I am stopping in at the Monteleone. Regards, Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limegoldconvertible68 Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Yes congratulations on your award! You are greatly appreciated here and thank you for the advice. I have been afraid of branching into ryes but buying a Sazerac Rye has been an eye opener. It's perfect for the recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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