Monte Carlo
Rye whiskey with Bénédictine and bitters. Like a honeyed Manhattan.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 37% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Rye whiskey
- 15 ml Bénédictine
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml rye whiskey into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml Bénédictine into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Monte Carlo
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Monte Carlo FAQ
What's in a Monte Carlo?
60 ml rye whiskey, 15 ml bénédictine, 2 dashes angostura bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Monte Carlo?
About 37% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Monte Carlo?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Monte Carlo in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
