Cocktails with Green Chartreuse
Green Chartreuse is a mysterious, intensely herbal French liqueur made by Carthusian monks. Its complex flavor from 130 botanicals is unlike anything else.
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- Type
- Liqueur
- Strength
- 55% ABV
- Aroma
- Herbs, Mint, Pine, Floral, Spice
- Taste
- Intensely herbal, Sweet, Mint, Anise, Honey
- Finish
- Long, Complex, Warming, Herbal
10 drinks with Green Chartreuse
- Art of ChokeWhite Rum, Cynar, Lime Juice
- BijouGin, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
- Champs-ElyseesCognac, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Chartreuse SwizzlePineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Velvet Falernum
- Final WardRye Whiskey, Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon Juice
- Industry SourFernet-Branca, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Last WordGin, Maraschino Liqueur, Lime Juice
- Nuclear DaiquiriOverproof Rum, Lime Juice, Velvet Falernum
- Pago PagoGold Rum, Pineapple, Lime Juice
- TipperaryIrish Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth
History
The recipe was given to the Carthusian monks in 1605 and refined into the current formula by 1764. Only two monks know the complete recipe at any time. Production occurs solely at the Voiron distillery in the French Alps. Recent supply shortages have made it highly sought-after.
How it’s made
Made by macerating 130 herbs, plants, and flowers in grape spirit, then distilling and aging. The exact recipe is a closely guarded secret. Only natural coloring from herbs is used. Each batch is crafted in small quantities under monastic supervision.
Bottles to try
Chartreuse Verte (Green)Premium
The only authentic Green Chartreuse, made by monks since 1764. Intensely complex.
Chartreuse VEP VertePremium
Extra-aged version with deeper, more refined herbal complexity. Collector's item.
Génépy des AlpesMid-range
Alpine herbal liqueur alternative with similar botanical character at lower intensity.
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