Actually, I didn’t splurge on the $60+ bottle of Chartreuse. I used a new, local product by Elixir Spirits called Vers, which was designed after Chartreuse. It’s been a while since I’ve sipped the OG spirit straight, but I have no complaints about this one, especially at half the price. For the pineapple juice, Lakewood Organic makes the best pineapple juice for cocktails, and is worth having a round if you love tropical drinks. I love the way Chartreuse extends the spice notes of Falernum here. Recipe taken from Imbibe.
Chartreuse Swizzle
Ingredients
- 1½ oz. green Chartreuse
- 1 oz. pineapple juice
- ¾ oz. fresh lime juice
- ½ oz. falernum
- Garnish: mint sprig, fresh-grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Swizzle away with all the liquids and crushed ice until the glass is frosty. Top with more crushed ice and a grating of nutmeg (optional).
