Vieux Carré Manhattan

This drink is a twist on the classic Vieux Carré cocktail with a Manhattan twist, combining the best of both worlds. The drink is bold, complex and packs a punch while maintaining a smooth finish. Ingredients: - 1 oz rye whiskey - 1 oz cognac - 1 oz sweet vermouth - 1/2 oz Bénédictine - 1/2 oz Cointreau - 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - Lemon peel, for garnish Instructions: 1. In a mixing glass, combine rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Cointreau, Peychaud's bitters and Angostura bitters. 2. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the drink. 3. Strain the drink into a chilled glass. 4. Garnish with a lemon peel and serve. Enjoy the bold and exquisite flavors of this Vieux Carré Manhattan!