“The Rum Vieux Carré is a modern adaptation with no documented historical origin, representing the creativity of contemporary bartenders. The original Vieux Carré was invented in 1938 by Walter Bergeron at Hotel Monteleone's Carousel Bar in New Orleans, designed to represent the city's multicultural heritage with French cognac and Bénédictine, Italian sweet vermouth, American rye whiskey, and Caribbean bitters. The substitution of rum for cognac is a logical evolution, given New Orleans' deep historical ties to the rum trade and rum's resurgence in the craft cocktail movement. This variation reflects the broader trend of "classic cocktails with a twist" and the growing appreciation for rum as a premium sipping spirit, creating a bridge between Caribbean and Crescent City drinking traditions.”