Jelena
A harmonious two-ingredient drink with a jolt of nitrogen.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Do You Even M&M?
Before it ever appeared on a menu, the 50/50 shot of Montenegro and mezcal (aka "Monte y Mezcal") became a national call drink.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: Alexa Bendek
Second Line Season
At their forthcoming revival of New Orleans' historic Jewel of the South, industry veterans Nick Detrich and Chris Hannah will serve elegant, understated cocktails like this brandy-based Second Line Season.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Session Dark ‘n’ Stormy
In this low-proof spin on the Dark 'N' Stormy, Amaro Montenegro plays the role of the base spirit while blackstrap rum delivers the familiar caramel notes of the original.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Eponine Collins
A French-inflected Collins from bar manager Sarah Morrissey at the newly opened Frenchette builds on a base of gin, complemented by Suze and Amaro Montenegro alongside both grapefruit and lemon…
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Casualty
The Casualty showcases Byrrh’s versatility as a seasonless spirit in this cold weather-ready cocktail.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Italian Buck
Seattle bartender Jamie Boudreau's bitter Italian riff on the classic buck cocktail.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
