20 best Bénédictine cocktails

One of the truly classic liqueurs, Bénédictine contributes honeyed herbal notes to cocktails. All those below call for the original Bénédictine D.O.M., which is richer than the Bénédictine B&B version of this liqueur popular in countries such as the USA.

Brass Rail
With: Aged rum, Bénédictine D.O.M., lemon juice, sugar syrup, egg white and orange bitters.
We say: A Daiquiri-style cocktail distinguished by its herbal tones and dusting of cinnamon.

Chrysanthemum
With: Dry vermouth, Bénédictine D.O.M., and absinthe.
We say: Herbal and aromatic. A great after dinner digestif.

De La Louisiane No.4
With: Rye whiskey, Bénédictine D.O.M., rosso vermouth, absinthe, and creole bitters.
We say: Originally an equal parts cocktail, our version of this New Orleans classic is more sparing on the Bénédictine.

Ford Cocktail
With: Old Tom gin, dry vermouth, Bénédictine D.O.M., and orange bitters.
We say: A vintage Martini-style cocktail from George J. Kappeler's 1895 Modern American Drinks.

Greyhound's Tooth
With: Bénédictine D.O.M., vodka, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and grapefruit bitters.
We say: Fresh grapefruit forms the backbone of this summer-fresh cocktail.

Honeymoon
With: Bénédictine D.O.M., calvados, triple sec, lemon juice, and egg white.
We say: A 1930s classic from a long since departed New York City bar called the Brown Derby.

La Poire des Benedictines
With: Poire William eau-de-vie, Bénédictine D.O.M., and cognac.
We say: Bénédictine adds richness and herbal complexity to pear and cognac.

London Gypsy
With: London, gin, Bénédictine D.O.M., and aromatic bitters.
We say: Gin botanicals and herbal Bénédictine combine harmoniously with bitters contributing to the balance.

Monte Cassino
With: Rye whiskey, Bénédictine D.O.M., Yellow Chartreuse, and lemon juice.
We say: A rye whiskey-laced Bénédictine-influenced riff on a Last Word.

Poet's Dream
With: Gin, Bénédictine D.O.M., dry vermouth, and orange bitters.
We say: A cocktail from the 1949 edition of Esquire's Handbook for Hosts.

Preakness Manhattan
With: Bourbon, cognac, Bénédictine D.O.M., rosso vermouth, and aromatic bitters.
We say: A Sweet Manhattan with Bénédictine and cognac.

Rude Gypsy
With: Blanco tequila, Bénédictine D.O.M., and margarita bitters.
We say: My own rude riff on the classic Gypsy Queen cocktail.

Saint-Marc Daiquiri
With: Light rum, Bénédictine D.O.M., absinthe, lime juice, and sugar syrup.
We say: this cocktail is best described as offering a truly spiritual experience.

Silk Road
With: Gin, Bénédictine D.O.M., apricot brandy liqueur, lime juice, sugar syrup, and aromatic bitters.
We say: Flavoured with exotic herbs and botanicals, as befits a cocktail named Silk Road.

Singapore Sling (Dale DeGroff's)
With: Gin, Bénédictine D.O.M., cherry brandy, triple sec, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and aromatic bitters.
We say: Beautifully balanced, fruit and complex with just enough gin to a spirituous bite.

The Addington
With: Cognac, vermouth di Torino, Bénédictine D.O.M., and Boker's bitters.
We say: Stirred and spirit-forward, there's not much Bénédictine D.O.M. in this cocktail but it contributes a lot to its flavour.

Tip Top
With: Dry vermouth, Bénédictine D.O.M., and aromatic bitters.
We say: A vermouth-based aperitivo from the 1935 Old Waldorf Bar Days.

Vancouver
With: Dry gin, Bénédictine D.O.M., dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters.
We say: A cocktail that's popular in the city from which it takes its name.

Vieux Carré
With: Bourbon, cognac, rosso vermouth, Bénédictine D.O.M., creole bitters, and aromatic bitters.
We say: One of many great classic cocktails to emerge from the city of New Orleans, this one being a Sweet Manhattan with bells on.

Widow's Kiss
With: Calvados, Bénédictine D.O.M., Yellow Chartreuse, and aromatic bitters.
We say: This classic is so often made with Green Chartreuse but it's better with half Yellow Chartreuse and half Bénédictine.

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