How do you like your sazerac, with rye or brandy? Can’t decide? Then perhaps the Vieux Carré((quick pronunciation guide for you: ‘voo car-ray’ or ‘vyoo car-ray’ is the way to go)) is for you. It’s the perfectly well balanced concoction for those who say “Por qué no los dos?” to the previous question. A silky smooth blend reminiscent of a manhattan or a sazerac, that absolutely reminds you of New Orleans.

It’s so delightfully simple. The Milano-Torino or “Mi-To” for short. Equal measures of Campari and sweet red vermouth. It’s a negroni without the gin, or a boulevardier without the whisky, or a sbagliato without the sparkling wine… well, you get the idea. At the core of all of these is a measure of Campari and a measure of sweet vermouth.