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Monte Carlo Imperial Highball

Monte Carlo Imperial Highball is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans citrus and herbal. Shaken and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 25.8% ABV and roughly 355 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic25.8% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

355 kcalCalories
25.8%ABV
21.7gSugar
28.9gCarbs
2.36Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 2.0 ozGinBase Spirit
  • 2.0 ozWhite creme de mentheLiqueur Modifier
  • 0.75 ozJuice of a LemonJuice
  • 0.75 ozChilled ChampagneFortified Wine

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into Highball glass over ice cubes.Shaken
  2. Fill glass with champagne and stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusHerbal

Supporting notes

BotanicalJuniperMintSweetTart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and mineral notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.
  • Weekend DrinksSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

SeafoodCevicheSalads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin2.0 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

White Creme De Menthe2.0 oz

Green Creme De MentheWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a color change.
What changes
Green crème de menthe can replace white crème de menthe if the green color is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Juice Of A Lemon0.75 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes
Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Monte Carlo Imperial Highball?
The Monte Carlo Imperial Highball is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 25.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 355 calories.
What does a Monte Carlo Imperial Highball taste like?
Monte Carlo Imperial Highball has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Herbal, Botanical, Juniper. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Monte Carlo Imperial Highball?
Monte Carlo Imperial Highball pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Monte Carlo Imperial Highball?
The Monte Carlo Imperial Highball has an ABV of approximately 25.8%. That's approximately 2.36 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 355 kcal, 21.7g sugar, 28.9g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Monte Carlo Imperial Highball typically served?
Monte Carlo Imperial Highball is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, Weekend Drinks, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Monte Carlo Imperial Highball?
If you enjoy Monte Carlo Imperial Highball, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Monte Carlo Imperial Highball at home?
Yes. The Monte Carlo Imperial Highball uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Monte Carlo Imperial Highball with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.