The Last Word
Our first word on this drink is danger…this cocktail will definitely have the last word. It goes down super smooth, but packs a punch. Chartreuse is a French liqueur derived from herbs and botanicals, and can be found as Green Chartreuse or Yellow Chartreuse. Green Chartreuse is stronger, at 138 proof, and Yellow Chartreuse is a bit milder and sweeter, at 80 proof. We typically use Yellow Chartreuse for this recipe, but pick your poison.
Yield: 1 cocktail
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Ingredients
1 oz. gin*
1 oz. Chartreuse liqueur
1 oz. Luxardo (Maraschino liqueur)
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Lime wheel or lime twist, for garnish
Hawthorne strainer (if your shaker doesn’t have a built-in strainer)
Instructions
Combine the gin, Chartreuse, Luxardo, and lime juice in a shaker. Top with ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
Double strain through the Hawthorne strainer (or through the built-in strainer of your shaker) and the mesh strainer into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with the lime wheel or lime twist. Enjoy!
Notes
*For gin, we highly recommend Rieger’s Midwestern Dry Gin. It blends beautifully in gin-forward cocktails - not too sweet and not too dry.
Recommended Equipment
Featured Glassware: Although the gold rimmed French champagne flutes that we used (see photos) are no longer available for sale, Crate & Barrel still offers the classic French champagne flutes at an affordable $4.95 per glass. We really enjoy this style of glass for its versatility - the sturdy base helps prevent accidental spills, but the glass itself is still thin and elegant. Great for sparkling wines and strained cocktails!
Hawthorne Strainer:
Fine Mesh Strainer:
Boston Shaker Set:
