Details
Equal parts of three modifiers (Chartreuse's herbal complexity, maraschino's stone-fruit, lime's acid) and a base spirit means no ingredient can hide. Gin is the connector — its botanicals overlap with Chartreuse's herbs — and lime's acid keeps the two sweet liqueurs from collapsing into syrup.
- Category
- Classic
- Difficulty Level
- easy
- Preparation Time
- 3 minutes
- Glass Type
- Coupe
- Garnish
- None
Technique Notes
Shake with ice, double strain
Historical Context
Created at the Detroit Athletic Club during Prohibition and forgotten for decades. Revived by Murray Stenson at Zig Zag Cafe in Seattle in 2004, it became one of the most important rediscovered cocktails of the craft cocktail revival. The equal-parts format inspired a generation of modern variations.