I wanted a drink that would complement a rich stew. This is rich enough to stand up to it but bitter enough to provide a lovely contrast.

While Green Chartreuse is listed as an option, the Chaparral makes more sense, since the latter is from California, as is the cowboy song "Strawberry Roan" originally written as a poem by Curley Fletcher in 1915. The light mint flavor of the yerba santa in the Chaparral is also a better match for the strawberry than Chartreuse

The garnish is optional, but a small piece of smoked gouda enhances the fig aroma in the drink. A brandied cherry works well with or without the cheese, and a dried mission fig opposite the cherry can complete the presentation.

The Brucato Woodlands has a pleasant fig character that works well in a black Manhattan/boulevardier fusion. The cherry in the wine based Maurin quina complements the fig.