The Monarch
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur |
| 1 fl oz | Tangerine / Mandarin / Clementine (fresh fruit) |
| 1 twist | *Special ingredient #1 (see above) |
| 2/3 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 8 fresh | Basil leaves |
Garnish: Basil sprig
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Method:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
<strong>Special ingredient #1</strong>: Peel of one mandarin orange.
Health & Nutrition
Alcohol content:
We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:
- 18.9 grams of pure alcohol
History
Created in 2018 for Bacardí Legacy by Jenna Hemsworth at Restaurant Hubert in Sydney, Australia. Jenna says, "The inspiration behind The Monarch project was to champion the women of the industry - who too often go overlooked and underappreciated. Trailblazers in their field just like the Bacardi family - in particular, Amalia Moreau who influenced the foundation of the brand - inspired me to create an army of strong women to help spread my message, my cocktail and my legacy."
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