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Vieille Place
Posted: July 18, 2026
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The Vieille Place (French for 'old place') is a multi-spirit stirred cocktail from Difford's Guide that layers bourbon, Cognac, Suze, dry vermouth, and amaretto with two types of bitters into a remarkably complex spirit-forward drink. Each ingredient earns its place: the bourbon-Cognac split provides a richly varied whiskey-grape base; Suze adds bitter gentian depth; dry vermouth contributes dryness; amaretto rounds the edges with almond sweetness. The result is reminiscent of a sophisticated Old Fashioned but with the option to enjoy it as an aperitif — nuanced, aromatic, and eminently sippable.
Ingredients
1 dash Angostura Bitters
1 oz Bourbon Whiskey
0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
0.25 oz Simple Syrup
0.5 oz Cognac
0.25 oz Amaretto Di Saronno Liqueur
1 dash Peychaud's Bitters
0.5 oz Suze
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, Cognac, Suze, dry vermouth, amaretto, simple syrup, Peychaud's bitters, and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain over a large ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist, expressing the oils over the surface.