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1919

3⁄4 oz Rum, Old Monk
3⁄4 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
Instructions

Stir over ice, strain.

Notes

Slightly bitter, slightly sweet, somewhat like a Manhattan

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Ben, Drink, Boston, MA
Year
2008
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2008/11/1919-cocktail.html

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  • Prefer with 1/2 sweet vermouth and over a large rock — ★★★★
  • Over one large ice cube? Tone down Punte Mes to all equal parts? does well with lemon garnish. Cherry maybe? Barbencourt was used for rhum. — ★★★★
  • On the sweeter side, so I like a little more robust rum substitution.
  • Excellent drink although maybe a little too much like a Manhattan for my taste.
  • Try with 1/2 rum, 1 oz rye next time. Remember 1 dash mole bitters
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Comments
AmateurHour commented on 3/09/2026:

Which Old Monk do I use? I have three available near me that I can purchase: the 7 year, the 12 year, and The Legend.

Shawn C commented on 3/09/2026:

Presumably the 7yr as that is the only one I have ever come across. It is the basic Old Monk. Unless stated otherwise in a recipe, assume this is the one.

bza commented on 3/13/2026:

It's absolutely the 7 year.