Montenegro Serenade

Description: Capture the harmonious blend of nostalgia and novelty with the Montenegro Serenade, a cocktail that dances gracefully between bitter and sweet. Designed to transport you to a cozy corner of a speakeasy jazz bar, this drink is a tribute to the vibrancy of spring. It features Amaro Montenegro's warming complexity, softened by honey and brightened with fresh citrus to create a symphony of flavors perfect for any spring evening. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Amaro Montenegro - 0.75 oz Bourbon - 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 ratio of honey to water) - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.25 oz fresh orange juice - 2 dashes orange bitters - Garnish: Fresh mint sprig and orange twist Instructions: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Add Amaro Montenegro, bourbon, honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, and orange bitters to the shaker. 3. Shake well until the outside of the shaker is frosty, about 15-20 seconds. 4. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a twist of orange peel, expressing the oils over the surface of the cocktail before adding it to the glass. Glass: Coupe glass