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Stirred · 1 serving

Monte Carlo

A rye-forward 1948 classic in which honeyed herbal Benedictine replaces vermouth and aromatic bitters sharpen the finish.

Short answer

Monte Carlo is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, bénédictine, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Monte Carlo ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Monte Carlo ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Bénédictine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Monte Carlo

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass and prepare one large clear cube that fits below the rim.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, Benedictine, and one dash of aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and insert a bar spoon against the inner wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for about 30 seconds until the mixture is cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Place the large cube in the chilled rocks glass and strain the cocktail cleanly over it.

  6. 06

    Confirm the surface is clear and serve immediately without adding a garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Monte Carlo taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness0 / 5

Quick answers

Monte Carlo questions

What is in a Monte Carlo?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, bénédictine, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Monte Carlo take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Monte Carlo prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Monte Carlo alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B075https://www.liquor.com/recipes/monte-carlo/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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