Chrysanthemum
The Chrysanthemum is a herbal spirit-forward cocktail made with Dry Vermouth, Bénédictine and Absinthe. It is stirred and served in a cocktail glass, about 21% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Neat/Up
- Strength
- About 21% ABV
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Flavour
- Herbal & floral
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 60mlDry Vermouth
- 30mlBénédictine
- 3 dashesAbsinthe
How to make it
- Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with orange twist.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the Chrysanthemum
The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930) says it was very popular in the bar of the SS Europa, a German transatlantic liner. Dry vermouth leads, so it's gentle enough for an aperitif.
Missing something?
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Bianco Vermouth (Sweeter)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Lillet Blanc (Fruitier and sweeter)
- No Bénédictine? Use Drambuie (Honeyed like Bénédictine, but whisky-based)
- No Bénédictine? Use Yellow Chartreuse (More herbal)
All swaps for Dry Vermouth and Bénédictine
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