Monte Carlo

Bénédictine supplies sweetness and herbal depth to rye in this three-ingredient stirred cocktail. Malts serves its version over fresh ice without garnish, leaving the whiskey, liqueur and aromatic bitters to define the drink.

Clear golden amber cocktail in a rocks glass over cubed ice, no garnish.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Bulleit rye whiskey
  • 15 ml Bénédictine D.O.M
  • 2 dash Angostura aromatic bitters

Instructions

  1. Measure the rye, Bénédictine and bitters into a mixing glass and add ice.
  2. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly cold.
  3. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. Serve promptly.