Monte Carlo Imperial

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (5 ratings)

Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
1 12 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
12 oz Giffard Menthe Pastille white crème de menthe
12 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Top up with Brut champagne/sparkling wine
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Mint leaf

How to make:

SHAKE first three ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. TOP with champagne.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Review:

A classic, minty digestif.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.

Nutrition:

One serving of Monte Carlo Imperial contains 140 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 21.71% alc./vol. (21.71° proof)
  • 16.3 grams of pure alcohol

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Avery Garnett’s Avatar Avery Garnett
15th July 2023 at 16:26
It's drinkable but...it ain't good. It's a slightly minty french 75.