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Monte Carlo in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Monte Carlo recipe

StirredCoupeNo ice35% ABV190 kcal

The Monte Carlo is a stirred whiskey cocktail, made with rye whiskey, Bénédictine and Angostura bitters, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.

Strength: about 35% ABV in the glass, roughly 27 g of alcohol and about 190 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Monte Carlo ingredients

Rye whiskey60 ml (2 oz)
Bénédictine15 ml (½ oz)
Angostura bitters2 dashes

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Monte Carlo

  1. Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a lemon peel.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Lemon peel
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Monte Carlo: quick answers

How strong is a Monte Carlo?
About 35% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 27 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Monte Carlo?
About 190 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Monte Carlo served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Monte Carlo have?
3 in total: rye whiskey, Bénédictine and Angostura bitters. Simple enough to make at home.

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