Monte Cassino Cocktail

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The Monte Cassino is a riff on the classic last word cocktail. It is made with rye whiskey, Benedictine, yellow Chartreuse, and fresh lemon juice. This cocktail was created by a bartender named Damon Dyer in 2010, and it is named after Monte Cassino – a rocky hill about 130 kilometers southeast of Rome, Italy. It is a perfect blend of sweet and bitter flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The Monte Cassino Cocktail is sure to be a hit at any gathering!

Monte Cassino Cocktail Recipe

  1. 25 ml rye whiskey

  2. 25 ml Benedictine

  3. 25 ml Yellow Chartreuse

  4. 25 ml fresh lemon juice

  5. Ice

  6. Garnish: lemon twist

Monte Cassino Cocktail Recipe

How to Make a Monte Cassino Cocktail

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add rye whiskey, Benedictine, Yellow Chartreuse, and fresh lemon juice.

  2. Shake for about 15 seconds, until chilled.

  3. Strain the mix into a coupe glass.

  4. Garnish with a lemon twist.