Monte Carlo
A rye Old Fashioned variation with Bénédictine replacing sugar.
WarmHerbalSpiced
Ingredients
- Rye Whiskey2 oz (60 ml)
- Bénédictine0.5 oz (15 ml)
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
How to make it
- Stir all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass: Coupe
May contain: Gluten. Always check your own bottles.
History
The Monte Carlo is a Manhattan variation that replaces sweet vermouth with the herbal liqueur Bénédictine, alongside rye and bitters. It appears in mid-20th-century American bar guides and offers a richer, spice-laden take on the original.
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