Chartreuse: The Rise from Mystery to Mixology
A mysterious liqueur with centuries of history, Chartreuse has quietly shaped the cocktail world. Here’s how it went from monastery to mixology must-have.
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Chartreuse | Gin | Originals | Recipes
Summertime Sadness
Flavor Profile: Floral, citrusy, herbal, aromatic Summertime Sadness is a floral-forward gin cocktail with a moody name and bright, elegant flavors. Featuring navy strength gin, elderflower liqueur, yellow Chartreuse, lemon, and lavender syrup, this one delivers a beautifully perfumed balance of sweet and tart — like a summer sunset in a glass. Lavender and elderflower…
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Chartreuse | Jungle Bird | Originals | Recipes | Rum | Tiki Cocktails
Gran Canaria
Flavor Profile: Spiced, tropical, herbal, smoky Created in collaboration with Dos Maderas, Gran Canaria is a bold and layered riff on the Jungle Bird that blends Caribbean fruit with Spanish influence. The base spirit — Dos Maderas 5+3 — is aged in both the Caribbean and Sherry casks, adding depth and sweetness to the tropical…
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Chartreuse | Jungle Bird | Mezcal | Recipes | Tiki Cocktails
Famous Bird
Flavor Profile: Tropical, smoky, citrusy, bittersweet Famous Bird is a layered Jungle Bird riff that spins out of a remix on another remix. Originally based on Matthias Soberon’s mashup of the Jungle Bird and Last Word, this version from Kelly Glancy nudges closer to the “Almost Famous” by dialing up the tropical flair and dialing…
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Equal Parts | Originals | Recipes | Rum | Tiki Cocktails
Toucan
Flavor Profile: Tropical, fruity, citrusy, herbal The Toucan is a sunny, equal-parts tribute to the Yellow Bird — a tropical cocktail often found at cruise ship bars and beachside resorts. But unlike its classic cousin, this riff swaps out Galliano for Yellow Chartreuse and leans into bold banana flavor with a hit of Giffard Banane…
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Paper Crane
Flavor Profile: Delicate, citrusy, floral, bright The Paper Crane is an original creation inspired by Japanese flavors and origami aesthetics. Built on a base of shochu, it pairs beautifully with yellow Chartreuse, yuzu liqueur, and Preserve liqueur — a delicate mix that evokes citrus blossoms, mountain herbs, and floral elegance. This equal parts cocktail is…
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Classics | Equal Parts | Mezcal | Recipes
Naked & Famous
Flavor Profile: Smoky, herbal, citrusy, punchy The Naked & Famous is a modern classic created by Joaquín Simó at NYC’s Death & Co. This bold equal parts cocktail is a smoky, citrusy riff that merges the structure of a Last Word with the punch of a Paper Plane. With mezcal’s signature smoke, Aperol’s bitter-orange lift,…
