Added October 9, 2026

Strega Cassino

Name: Strega Cassino
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 0.75 oz Rye whiskey; 0.75 oz Strega; 0.75 oz Bénédictine; 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice

An equal-parts rye sour pairing Strega's saffron-herbal intensity with Bénédictine's honeyed spice and fresh lemon.

AI-assisted recipe · verify proportions before serving

Glass: Coupe
Method: Shake
Ice: None
Garnish: Lemon twist
Serves: 1

Servings 1

Ingredients

0.75 oz Rye whiskey
0.75 oz Strega
0.75 oz Bénédictine
0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice

Story

This was the closest direct answer to a request for Monte Cassino-style cocktails when Yellow Chartreuse was unavailable. Strega takes the herbal-liqueur role while rye, Bénédictine, and lemon preserve the original equal-parts structure.

Method

Chill a coupe glass.
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
Shake until thoroughly chilled.
Double-strain into the chilled glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes

Strega is sweeter and more anise-forward than Yellow Chartreuse, so this version drinks softer and more aromatic.
If it is too sweet, increase the rye to 1 oz; the catalog’s Monte Cassino (Strega Adjustment) records that recalibrated direction.