Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo is a sophisticated rye whiskey cocktail that substitutes Benedictine for sugar, creating layers of herbal sweetness while allowing the spicy rye to remain the star of the drink.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Rye whiskey

• ½ oz Benedictine

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.

2. Add all ingredients.

3. Stir for 25–30 seconds.

4. Strain over a large ice cube.

5. Garnish with a lemon twist.