Cocktail Recipes

Monte Carlo

Modern | Cocktail | from Anders Erickson

The Monte Carlo first appears in print in David Embury's 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks as "1 part Bénédictine, 2 parts Rye, 1 or 2 dashes Angostura to each drink. Shake with cracked ice".

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 1⁄2 oz / 113 ml	Rye	Rittenhouse 100 Proof
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Bénédictine	Bénédictine D.O.M.
2 dashes 3 dashes 4 dashes 6 dashes	Bitters	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Notes

• Method: Stirred
• Pour: Julep Strain
• Glassware:
  • Low Ball
  • Large Ice Cube
• Garnish: Expressed lemon oil
• Special Prep: None