Yellow Chartreuse substitutes
The closest substitute for Yellow Chartreuse is Green Chartreuse, which works but the drink will taste a little different. Stronger and more herbal, so use a bit less. use ¾ the amount. Bénédictine and Galliano also work.
What to use instead of Yellow Chartreuse
| Substitute | How much | Strength | Typical drink |
|---|---|---|---|
Green ChartreuseWorks, tastes different Stronger and more herbal, so use a bit less. Use ¾ the amount | Use ¾ the amount | 55% ABV | +2 points |
BénédictineWorks, tastes different Honey and herbs, a close match. Same amount | Same amount | 40% ABV | −1 point |
GallianoWorks, tastes different Vanilla and anise, and sweeter. Same amount | Same amount | 30–42.3% ABV | About the same |
Almost the same: most people won’t notice. Works, tastes different: still a good drink, just a different one. Last resort: better than skipping the drink. Typical drink: the usual change in ABV, in percentage points, across the drinks below.
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Pick a substitute to see how much to pour in each drink with Yellow Chartreuse, how strong the drink ends up and when to adjust the sugar.
- Alaska
15ml (½ oz) Yellow Chartreuse → 12.5ml (½ oz) Green Chartreuse
About 32% ABV → about 34% ABV+2 points
- Diamondback
22ml (¾ oz) Yellow Chartreuse → 17.5ml (½ oz) Green Chartreuse
About 34% ABV → about 36% ABV+2 points
- Greenpoint
15ml (½ oz) Yellow Chartreuse → 12.5ml (½ oz) Green Chartreuse
About 31% ABV → about 32% ABV+1 point
- Naked and Famous
22.5ml (¾ oz) Yellow Chartreuse → 17.5ml (½ oz) Green Chartreuse
About 18% ABV → about 19% ABV+1 point
- Widows Kiss
22ml (¾ oz) Yellow Chartreuse → 17.5ml (½ oz) Green Chartreuse
About 32% ABV → about 34% ABV+2 points
- Death Flip
15ml (½ oz) Yellow Chartreuse → 12.5ml (½ oz) Green Chartreuse
Same strength
How they compare
| Property | Yellow Chartreuse | Green Chartreuse |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 40–43% ABV | 55% ABV |
| Taste | Sweet, Honey, Herbal, Citrus, Spice | Intensely herbal, Sweet, Mint, Anise, Honey |
| Aroma | Honey, Saffron, Herbs, Citrus, Anise | Herbs, Mint, Pine, Floral, Spice |
| Finish | Smooth, Herbal, Warming, Medium | Long, Complex, Warming, Herbal |
| Property | Yellow Chartreuse | Bénédictine |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 40–43% ABV | 40% ABV |
| Taste | Sweet, Honey, Herbal, Citrus, Spice | Sweet honey, Herbal, Citrus peel, Warm spices |
| Aroma | Honey, Saffron, Herbs, Citrus, Anise | Honey, Herbs, Citrus, Saffron, Spice |
| Finish | Smooth, Herbal, Warming, Medium | Long, Herbal, Sweet, Complex |
Already have one of these?
If you have Chartreuse Jaune (Yellow), Chartreuse VEP Jaune or Strega, you don't need a substitute: they are all Yellow Chartreuse. How they differ
What is 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.
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Questions about Yellow Chartreuse substitutes
What is the best substitute for Yellow Chartreuse?
Green Chartreuse is the closest substitute for Yellow Chartreuse, though the drink will taste a little different. Stronger and more herbal, so use a bit less. Use ¾ the amount.
What can I use instead of Yellow Chartreuse in a Naked and Famous?
Green Chartreuse: swap 22.5ml (¾ oz) of Yellow Chartreuse for 17.5ml (½ oz) of Green Chartreuse. It ends up about 19% ABV instead of about 18%.
How much Green Chartreuse do I use instead of Yellow Chartreuse?
Use ¾ the amount: 30 ml (1 oz) of Yellow Chartreuse becomes 22.5 ml of Green Chartreuse.
Which Yellow Chartreuse brands can I use?
If you have Chartreuse Jaune (Yellow), Chartreuse VEP Jaune or Strega, you don't need a substitute: they are all Yellow Chartreuse. They differ in style and price, not in how you use them.
Does Green Chartreuse instead of Yellow Chartreuse change how strong the drink is?
It can. The biggest change is in the Alaska, which goes from about 32% to about 34% ABV. The swap calculator on this page works it out for every drink.
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