Pronounced VOO-kar-A, this is a New Orleans French Quarter classic created in the 1930s. Literally translated; Old Square.
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz Bénédictine or Drambuie
- 1 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz cognac
- Chill a coupe glass to serve “up” or a lowball glass to serve “on the rocks”.
- In a mixing glass, add all ingredients.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for 20-30 seconds until well-chilled and diluted.
- Strain into the coupe or lowball glass filled with ice.
- garnish with a lemon twist and cherry.