Chartreuse Swizzle
Herbal lightning, crushed
A lush tropical swizzle built on the complex herbal backbone of Green Chartreuse. Pineapple and falernum soften the monastic intensity into something dangerously drinkable.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Green Chartreuse
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum
Method
Combine all ingredients in a collins glass. Fill with crushed ice and swizzle with a barspoon or swizzle stick until the glass frosts. Top with more crushed ice. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and a mint sprig.
Created in 2003 by Marco Dionysos for a Chartreuse-sponsored competition, with sources differing on venue (Wikipedia: Harry Denton's Starlight Room in San Francisco; Difford's Guide: Tres Agaves). Gained wider adoption in 2008 when Dionysos, then bar manager at Michael Mina's Clock Bar, introduced it to Mina's restaurant group. Per Difford's Guide #2336; IBA New Era list (added 2024).
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