Created by New York bartender Damiano Mazzariol in 2010, the Monte Cassino is a modern cocktail that has quickly earned its place among the greats. Named after the historic Italian abbey, it is a sophisticated, herbal riff on The Last Word template. By pairing the spice of rye whiskey with the complexity of Yellow Chartreuse and the botanical depth of Bénédictine, it delivers a rich, meditative sip perfect for a winter evening.
Monte Cassino Ingredients
- 3/4 oz Rye Whiskey
- 3/4 oz Yellow Chartreuse
- 3/4 oz Bénédictine
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- Lemon Twist for Garnish
How to Make a Monte Cassino
- Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
- Express a lemon twist over the surface and drop it in.
Monte Cassino Riff
For a Cassino Royale, swap the lemon juice for a bar spoon of maraschino liqueur and stir the ingredients rather than shaking for a clearer, more spirit-forward presentation.
