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herbal, honey, spicy

Monte Carlo

A rye-based cocktail enhanced with Benedictine and bitters, named after the glamorous destination

rye-whiskeyEasy~30% ABV
MethodStirGlassRocks GlassIcelarge cubeGarnishlemon twist
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozrye whiskey
  • Β½ ozbenedictine
  • 2 dashesangostura bitters
  • lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice
  2. 2Stir for 25 seconds until well-chilled
  3. 3Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass
  4. 4Express a lemon twist over the drink
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History & Origin

A classic cocktail from the David Embury era

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