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Monte Carlo

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Course: DrinksCuisine: American

Servings

servings

Calories

150

kcal

Total time

minutes

How to make a Monte Carlo.

Ingredients

2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 oz Benedictine
2 oz Rye Whiskey

Directions

Technique: Simple Stir
Combine all ingredients in the mixing glass.
Add ice to the mixing glass.
Stir the ingredients for 10 – 15 seconds. Try to avoid over-diluting the drink.
Strain into a glass.
Garnish:
Lemon peel

The History Of The Monte Carlo

The earliest printed recipe for the Monte Carlo I can find comes from the 1948 Book “The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks” by David Embury. The Monte Carlo is a rye whiskey variation of the older Kentucky Colonel cocktail, which uses bourbon instead. Named after the prominent ward of Monaco, the Monte Carlo is a beautiful blend of sweet herbs and spices. The sharp, spicy flavors of the rye whiskey are cut by the sweet herbal flavors of the benedictine, and the two come together in a wonderfully balanced cocktail. This is a must-try if you’re a fan of the Bobby Burns or Manhattan.