Born in 1938 at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans — 'Vieux Carré' is French for the French Quarter. This stirred five-ingredient beauty marries rye, cognac, sweet vermouth and Bénédictine in perfect New Orleans harmony.

• Rye whiskey3 cl
• Cognac3 cl
• Sweet red vermouth3 cl
• Bénédictine1 cl
• Peychaud's bitters2 dashes
• Angostura bitters2 dashes

1. 1Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
2. 2Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4. 4Garnish with a lemon twist and a cherry.