Monte Cassino

The Monte Cassino is a brilliant modern classic for good reason. It’s a simple, equal-parts build where spicy rye provides the perfect backbone for the layered herbal character of Yellow Chartreuse and Bénédictine. That hit of fresh lemon just brightens everything up beautifully.

Approximate ABV 26.6%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $4.88
Taste Foundation Sweet, Sour/Tart, Bitter
Taste Nuance Herbal, Spicy, Floral

Recipe Ingredients

3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whisky Bottled in Bond Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Chartreuse Yellow Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice

Recipe Directions

1. Combine the rye, Yellow Chartreuse, Bénédictine, and fresh lemon juice in your shaker tin.
2. Add ice.
3. Give it a good, hard shake until well chilled.
4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

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