Summer Sips for Trendy Drinkers
By FBWorld Team

Amaro Montenegro is an intriguing spirit for cocktail enthusiasts looking for new flavor experiences. With a taste that is both bitter and slightly sweet, the blend of 40 herbs offers a curiously complex flavor with tremendous versatility. What distinguishes Amaro Montenegro from other Amari and herbal liqueurs is its balanced bitter-sweet flavor, smooth texture and milder proof - making it the difference in the drink without overpowering other ingredients.

"Parlor Tricks"
Theo Lieberman, Eleven Madison Park - NYC

Ingredients:
1 oz. Amaro Montenegro
2 oz. Tonic Water
3 oz. Champagne
Cucumber
Orange twist

Procedures:
Muddle cucumber in a shaker tin. Add ingredients except champagne and shake over ice. Strain into a Collins glass with fresh ice. Top with champagne and garnish with an orange twist.

"Monte Cobbler"
Cari Hah, Peking Tavern City Tavern - LA

Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Amaro Montenegro
1.5 oz. Amontillado Sherry
1 tbls. Sugar
Lemon Wedges
Orange Slices
Grapefruit Slices
Mint

Procedures:
Muddle sugar and fruit slices in the bottom of a shaker. Add liquid ingredients, shake over ice and strain into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig and orange slices.

"Baloney Sammie"
Cassandra Rosen for Soltado Tequila

Makes 8-10 servings

Ingredients:
2 oz. Amaro Montenegro
3 oz. Strawberry Schrub
Soda
Strawberry

Procedures:
Pour ingredients into an ice-filled Collins glass and top with soda. Gently stir and garnish with a strawberry

"Montelomaloma"
Jason Littrell, Critical Mass - NYC

Ingredients:
1 oz. Amaro Montenegro
2 oz. Tequila
.5 oz. Lime Juice
.25 oz. Agave nectar
1 oz. Grapefruit soda
1 Dash Salt Water
Grapefruit Wedge

Procedures:
Pour all ingredients in an ice-filled Collins glass and gently stir. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.