Try our Monte Cassino Cocktail recipe! With rye whiskey, lemon juice, yellow Chartreuse, and Benedictine, it's a harmonious blend that'll make your taste buds dance.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
297
Ingredients
- 1 oz Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz Yellow Chartreuse
- 1 oz Benedictine
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Cocktail Strainer
- Fine strainer
- Coupe Glass
Instructions
- Chill Your Glass: Set your coupe glass in the freezer or fill it with ice cubes to chill.
- Mix Ingredients: In your cocktail shaker, combine 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 oz Benedictine, 1 oz Yellow Chartreuse, and 1 oz Rye Whiskey.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain: Empty the coupe glass and fine-strain the shaken mixture into it.
- Garnish: Add a lemon twist for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Rye Whiskey: Bourbon is a great alternative if I run out of rye whiskey. It provides a sweeter profile, which some may find appealing.
- Yellow Chartreuse: Green Chartreuse can work but has a stronger herbal punch. If you're using it, maybe dial back the quantity a touch.
- Benedictine: If unavailable, honey syrup and a few herbal bitters can create a similar flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh is best, but high-quality bottled lemon juice can suffice in a pinch.
Making a Pitcher of Monte Cassino Cocktail:
- Scale: For a pitcher serving 8, use 8 oz of rye whiskey, 8 oz of yellow Chartreuse, 8 oz of Benedictine, and 8 oz of lemon juice.
- Mix & Serve: Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher with ice and mix thoroughly. Pour into chilled coupe glasses, garnish, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Rye Whiskey Substitute: Opt for non-alcoholic whiskey or a mix of apple juice with a dash of vanilla extract.
- Yellow Chartreuse Substitute: An herbal tea infusion (like chamomile) sweetened with honey can do the trick.
- Benedictine Substitute: A honey and herbal syrup can be a good stand-in.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic ingredients and follow the main steps.
Making it Vegan:
- Benedictine and Yellow Chartreuse contain honey, consider using other liqueurs or a vegan-friendly herbal syrup as a substitute.
- Always check labels on non-alcoholic substitutes to ensure no animal derivatives are used.
What is a Monte Cassino Cocktail?
Monte Cassino Cocktail combines Rye Whiskey, yellow Chartreuse, Benedictine, and lemon juice. It is a new-era cocktail and it happens to be a twist on a classic Last Word. Called after a hill near Rome, where the Benedictine order was founded, this cocktail is all about a harmonious mix of ingredients. Many appreciate Monte Cassino’s unique flavor profile that stands out in the cocktail world.
What is a Monte Cassino Cocktail made of – The ingredients
Prepare to make your own Monte Cassino Cocktail by collecting these ingredients:
- Rye Whiskey: Provides the base spirit, adding warmth and a slightly spicy undertone.
- Yellow Chartreuse: Introduces an herbal complexity, giving the drink depth and nuance.
- Benedictine: Lends a sweet, herbal quality, enhancing the flavor profile.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a citrusy brightness, balancing the sweetness and cutting through the richness of other ingredients.
