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The Classic MONTE CARLO Cocktail Recipe

Monte Carlo Whiskey Cocktail Recipe

The Monte Carlo is basically a Manhattan that replaces the Manhattan's sweet vermouth with Bénédictine. Bénédictine* is a spiced herbal liqueur with additional flavor notes of honey and licorice. It's the big daddy to the more familiar B&B, a drier version mixed with brandy.

I usually make this with Rittenhouse 100. The nice thing about these classic whiskey cocktails is they can be easily tailored to personal tastes without sacrificing balanced flavor. I happen to enjoy a little spice in my cocktails and the spice notes of the Rittenhouse emphasize the spices of the Bénédictine.

Monte Carlo Cocktail Recipe with Ingredients and Instructions

The
MONTE CARLO
Cocktail 

Ingredients
2 Oz. Rye Whiskey
1/2 Oz. Bénédictine
Dash Angostura Bitters
Dash Peychaud's Bitters

Garnish
Cocktail Cherry

Directions
Add the ingredients to an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice.
Stir for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.
Garnish and serve.

VOICEOVER VIDEO WITH INGREDIENTS AND DIRECTIONS:



* INTERESTING HISTORICAL FACTOID:
Simone Beck, who co-wrote Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volumes I and II with Julia Child, was part of the Bénédictine family.

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