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Monte Cassino

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Updated 09/12/21
A bright yellow shaken cocktail served in a short coupe glass with a dramatic beveled stem; the drink is placed on a white marble surface with a dark, shadowy background
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If you’ve ever had a classic Last Word, you know the kind of nuanced flavor profile that comes with combining green Chartreuse with citrus, a spirit and another distinct liqueur (lime, gin and Maraschino, respectively). It’s a drink unlike any other, and thanks to its unique nature, the Last Word has inspired countless riffs over the years. Take the Monte Cassino, for example: Created in 2010 by New York City bartender Damon Dyer, this variation uses yellow Chartreuse, Benedictine, American rye whiskey and freshly squeezed lemon juice, and it’s every bit as satisfying as its inspiration.

Dyer’s Monte Cassino draws its name from Benedictine’s rich and fascinating history, which, like Chartreuse, is connected to centuries of production by monks (Monte Cassino in Italy is where the Benedictine Order is said to have been founded).

Ingredients

  • 3/4 ounce American rye whiskey
  • 3/4 ounce Benedictine
  • 3/4 ounce Yellow Chartreuse
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Garnish: lemon twist

Steps

  1. Add the rye, Benedictine, Yellow Chartreuse and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.

  2. Fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  3. Garnish with a lemon twist.