Garnish:
Lemon zest twist
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass (preferably over a chunk of block ice).
| 1 fl oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 1 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 1 fl oz | Averna Amaro |
| 2 dash | Cherry bitters |
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Review:
A sipper of a cocktail to chase a meal or for late-night contemplation.
History:
Adapted from a 2020 recipe (originally served straight-up) by Jason E. Clapham, Oxford, England who told us, "The Monteleone, a Vieux Carré riff named after the Sicilian founder of the hotel where the Vieux Carré was born, in New Orleans – I am guessing he was partial to Averna like most Sicilians I have met."
Nutrition:
One serving of Monteleone contains 242 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 2 standard drinks
- 30.58% alc./vol. (61.16° proof)
- 27.7 grams of pure alcohol
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