Monte Carlo
Cocktail Recipe
The Monte Carlo cocktail is a classic whiskey drink known for its smooth balance of warmth, sweetness, and aromatic spice. Made with rye whiskey, Bénédictine liqueur, and a dash or two of bitters, it’s often described as a close relative of the Manhattan but with a richer, slightly herbal flavour profile.
Ingredients
- Rye whiskeyWe recommend Bulleit 95 Rye Frontier Whiskey, 70cl1.5oz
- Benedictine0.5oz
- Dashes of Angostura bitters2
- Ice
Number of servings
01
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Mixing glass
- Spoon
Bartender tip: If you want to make the flavour less sweet, use 12.5ml of Bénédictine instead which will give a slightly more balanced approach.
The Monte Carlo is rooted in the golden age of cocktails, and takes the structure of an Old Fashioned but adds in Bénédictine - a liqueur whose origins stretch back to monastic France.
The Monte Carlo is rooted in the golden age of cocktails, and takes the structure of an Old Fashioned but adds in Bénédictine - a liqueur whose origins stretch back to monastic France.
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