Cocktails with Yellow Chartreuse
Yellow Chartreuse is a milder, sweeter version of Green Chartreuse, made by the same Carthusian monks with 130 botanicals. More approachable but still complex.
4 drinks with yellow chartreuse
What it tastes like
- aroma
- Honey, Saffron, Herbs, Citrus, Anise
- taste
- Sweet, Honey, Herbal, Citrus, Spice
- finish
- Smooth, Herbal, Warming, Medium
History
Created in 1838 as a gentler alternative to the original Green Chartreuse. At 40% ABV versus Green's 55%, it's more accessible while retaining the mysterious herbal complexity. Only two monks know each recipe.