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Monte Carlo Cocktail
Prep
5 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
Picture yourself transported to the glamorous casinos of Monte Carlo with just five minutes and a handful of ingredients. This classic cocktail combines rye whiskey's warming spice with the herbal complexity of Benedictine, creating something truly sophisticated yet surprisingly simple to make. The bitters add depth without any fuss, and here's a bonus: the herbs in Benedictine have been traditionally valued for their digestive properties. Best of all, you likely have most of these ingredients on hand already, making this an elegant option when friends drop by unexpectedly. No fancy techniques required, just good whiskey and a little grace.
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Ingredients
- iceice
- 22 fluid ounces rye whiskey
- ¾ fluid ounce Benedictine liqueur¾ fluid ounce benedictine liqueur
- 22 dashes aromatic bitters (such as peychaud's®
- 11 maraschino cherry
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in whiskey and Benedictine. Shake in bitters. Cover and shake well. Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.
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