The M + M cocktail was created in 2015 by Marco Montefiori of Amaro Montenegro and M + M is short for Monte y Mezcal. The cocktail became popular because this 50/50 mix of Montenegro and Mezcal was served straight and led to the drink being nicknamed Manager’s Meeting among bartenders.

INGREDIENTS

• 40 ml / 1 ⅓ oz. Mezcal
• 40 ml / 1 ⅓ oz. Amaro Montenegro

METHOD

1. Fill a mixing glass ⅔ full off ice.
2. Add the ingredients and stir until chilled.
3. Add a big ice cube into chilled old fashioned glass.
4. Strain into the old fashioned glass.
5. Garnish with an orange zest twist.

SHOPPING LIST

1. Mezcal | USA | UK | Germany
2. Amaro Montenegro | USA | UK | Germany
3. Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*