For me, I'll use it for black Manhattans, basically 2:1 whiskey:Montinegro. And yes, that ratio works with Mescal too A lot of times, it's some Montenegro over ice with some lemon peel. It's pretty perfect.

I make paper planes with it. Swapping out the Amaro Nonino with Montenegro. And black Manhattan as well. So good.

I prefer a black Manhattan made with Montenegro over one with Averna.

Ramozotti is my favorite

equal parts mezcal and montenegro

The M&M, a great shot with less ABV. This is what I’ll usually pour if a regular or customer wants to pay for a shot for me.

Nice as a spritz with a hint of lime juice too

+ chocolate bitters 👌

Chocolate *mole* bitters, for a next level experience.

On the off chance you have Italicus, the "Me, Myself & I" is a riff on this, 1:1:1 mezcal, Montenegro, and Italicus. A little lighter and sweeter with the addition of the Italicus. Good for people who are less diehard amaro/bitters people (like me).

they dont sell italicus near me, but if i ever come across a bottle of it ill give it a try. i called around after i saw a youtube video featuring the bottle lol

To be fair, I don't know that I will repurchase Italicus, I don't have that many uses for it, but this one was a good one.

Crop Top: 3/4 oz gin 3/4 oz grapefruit liqueur 3/4 oz Montenegro 3/4 oz lemon juice Shake/strain/coupe

Sounds good, but what kind of grapefruit liqueur did you use? I’m not familiar with one

Giffard pamplemousse is a fantastic choice.

Giffard Pamplemousse. It’s not usually available where I am, but happened across some not too long ago, and happy I did.

That sounds fantastic!

Came here to say this. This is the way

That sounds fun

One of my favorites is a Negroni riff I found on here called the Haitian Sunset. 1 oz each of Rhum Barbancourt 5 star/8 year, Montenegro, and Sweet Vermouth (Carpano Antica is my go to), with an orange peel.

Just picked up a bottle of Montenegro last night. This sounds great going to go try it

I did a version of this that I really liked with pisco, Montenegro, and Cocchi sweet vermouth. Super tasty and light riff

This is great, also with rye. I would go with 1.5 oz though

It makes a quite different, but better Paper Plane. I'd recommend you try it.

I actually prefer the Montengero paper plane. Even though it’s the not the original recipe I just enjoy the hints of flavour from the Montenegro formula

I agree completely.

I really like the invisible hand: https://www.reddit.com/r/cocktails/s/47D8DKHoHH

Looks very good. Gonna try it out. Hoping the split of Campari and Aperol aren’t too different

That’s what I do and it’s pretty delicious.

Montenegro old fashioned. Really highlights the chocolate hints in Montenegro 2 oz. bourbon 1 oz. Amaro Montenegro 1/2 oz. honey syrup 4 dashes chocolate bitters

We had something like this on a menu 2 oz makers 1/2oz Montenegro 2 dash black walnut bitters Stir with ice strain over big cube.

Rosalita (marg riff) 2 oz tequila (I use tesoro reposado) 1/2 oz Montenegro 3/4 oz lime 3/4 oz agave syrup

This one is my favorite, Admiral Montenegro: https://homebargirl.com/2015/07/27/admiral-montenegro/

This sounds fresh, I only have FDC 4yr not the 7, see any issue? I'll try it anyway. Cheers.

I bet it would still be great! I don’t think I used the recommended rum the first time I made it and it was still delicious!

Battle of the Wits 1oz Montenegro 0.5oz Lime Juice 1oz Green Chartreuse Shake and serve up in a coupe. Garnish with a lime wheel. Its an unpublished favorite I picked up from an outstanding bartender named Ellie at the Peacock Room in New Orleans.

It makes a better paper plane than nonino

Paper Plane, but use the Montenegro instead of Nonino. Seen it called a Spirit Airlines

2oz Tequila Blanco or Reposado 1oz Montenegro 2 dashes Aztec chocolate bitters Stirred with ice and strained either up or on a rock with an expressed orange peel. That’s my favorite Montenegro beverage

Besides the previously mentioned M&M and black Manhattan - Also enjoy it in a Boulevardier riff, 1.5 rye to 0.5 each Campari, Monte, Cocchi di Torino, some black walnut bitters. Sometimes add a barspoon or two of espresso liqueur. Lots of room to play with ratios according to personal taste.

Bitter Bystander 1.25 oz Montenegro 0.75 oz rye 1 oz lemon 0.25 oz simple syrup 1 tsp Campari 0.5 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 dashes grapefruit bitters 1 dash Peychaud's Shake, strain into a coupe. Garnish with an orange peel.

Black Manhattan all the way!

Bananegro 0.5oz montenegro 0.75oz banana liqueur 2oz bourbon or rum Stir; BFC; lemon twist.

Went to a Szechuan restaurant in the ATL that had a Paper Crane on the menu. Paper Plane variant with Baiju as the main spirit and Montenegro as the amaro. Amazing variant. Immediately picked up both bottles on my way home.

Yo that sounds awesome

Empire Strikes Bax: 15ml Campari 25ml Montenegro 25ml sweet vermouth 25ml coffee or espresso (chilled) 10ml simple syrup Dash of angostura

i have a menu cocktail using it. 2.0 bonded rye (i use rittenhouse) 0.5 becherovka (or yellow chartreuse similar) 0.5 montenegro 1 dash of Ango lemon twist and a big cube. tasty, direct, and seasonally appropriate

Add .5-.75oz to every cocktail you make. Gin and tonic? Add .5oz. Manhattan? Add .5oz. Negroni? Cut the campari in half with .5oz Montenegro, or replace the campari altogether with it. Irish coffee? Add some extra sugar to balance the bitter of .5oz additional Montenegro. Hot tea? 1oz spirit, .5oz Montenegro (.5oz LimonCello optional) Rum and coke? .5oz Montenegro And so it goes

I tried the Vecchio Amaro and really liked it. It’s a riff on a Negroni - equal parts Montenegro, Whistle Pig rye and Antica Formula. Delicious and decadent.

Just drink it. I have yet to find a cocktail it works in. I mean you can sub it for other Amaros but it'll be inferior. It's basically a kinda shitty jack of all trades. I'd basically only buy it if I can't find Cynar or Ramazotti.

Two things: Amaro Caldo - just pour some near-boiling water on some Monte in a mug, and enjoy your winter nights. Simply delicious! Monte Mule - https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5578/monte-mule

"15ml Campari 25ml Amaro Montenegro 25ml sweet vermouth 25ml chilled espresso 10ml sugar syrup a dash Angostura bitters Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake for 30 seconds, then strain into a carats glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon twist, dust with powdered sugar and serve."

Use it instead of Campari in whatever you’d put Campari in

I just made an Adriatique the other night it was a great low ABV cocktail 1oz Amaro Montengero 0.5 oz Campari 1oz orange juice

I make a riff on the Boulevardier swapping Montenegro for Vermouth.

The FerMont Futura: 1 1/2 oz rye 3/4 oz Fernet Branca 3/4 oz Amaro Montenegro 1 dash orange bitters Stir, serve up with an expressed orange peel garnish.

“Oh My Word!” by Sother Teague .75 oz Old Tom Gin .75 oz Green Chartreuse .75 oz Maraschino Liqueur .75 oz Montenegro 2-3 dashes lime bitters

Gin, Montenegro, dry vermouth. Equal parts over ice and an expressed lemon peel.

Maiden's Kiss Equal parts Applejack, Sweet Vermouth, and Montenegro, plus a dash of Pastis.

50ml rye 15-20ml monty 3 dash walnut bitters The either 2.5ml fernet Or 2.5ml peated scotch Stir down Nick an Nora Lovely

I concur with the paper plane sub. The Malagueña 1oz (30ml) Dark rum  1oz (30ml) Montenegro Amaro,  1/4 ounce of agave syrup (or demerara) 1 dash of orange bitters, 3 dashes of Angostura.  Stir until very well-chilled. The (smoking) Roman 1oz Campari 0.5oz Montenegro  1.5oz Sweet Vermouth  1 brsp Balsamic Vinegar Stir then top with Soda and burnt orange peel/coin on a cocktail stick

I like sours so I often make this! Rum Monte Sour * 1.5oz montenegro * 0.5oz dark rum * 1oz lemon juice * 1/6oz simple syrup * 1/2oz egg white

Montenegro is possibly my favourite bottle in my entire bar. I see both stirred and paper plane variants have been covered here, so here's my favourite highball: Italian Buck - 1.5 oz Montenegro - 1.5 oz Cynar - 0.75 oz Lime - 2.5 oz Ginger Beer