Vieux Carre' Cocktail 2

 

3/4 ounce rye whiskey

3/4 ounce cognac

3/4 ounce sweet vermouth

2 t. Benedictine liqueur

4 dashes pimento aromatic bitters

Garnish:  maraschino cherry or lemon twist

1. Add the rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine and bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled.
2. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice or a cocktail glass.
3. Garnish with a cherry, a lemon twist or both.