Cocktail
Chartreuse Swizzle
How to make a Chartreuse Swizzle - the green tiki classic of Green Chartreuse, pineapple juice, falernum and lime, swizzled icy over crushed ice.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
HighballGlass
1Serving(s)
The Chartreuse Swizzle is a modern tiki classic that tames the intensely herbal Green Chartreuse with pineapple, lime and falernum. Swizzled icy over crushed ice, the strong monastery liqueur becomes a refreshing, complex summer drink.
Instructions
- Fill the highball about halfway with crushed ice.
- Add Green Chartreuse, pineapple juice, lime juice and falernum.
- Swizzle vigorously with a swizzle stick until the glass frosts over.
- Top up to the rim with more crushed ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a little grated nutmeg and serve.
Garnish: Mint sprig and grated nutmeg
Pro tip: Swizzle instead of shake - twirl a swizzle stick between your palms until the outside of the glass frosts over completely.
Frequently asked questions
Who invented the Chartreuse Swizzle?
The drink was created in 2003 by Marcovaldo Dionysos in San Francisco and is considered a modern classic today.
Can I also use Yellow Chartreuse?
The classic is Green Chartreuse at 55 percent: Yellow is sweeter and milder but changes the character significantly.
What is falernum?
Falernum is a sweet syrup or liqueur from the Caribbean made with lime, ginger, almond and clove.
Ingredients
- Green Chartreuse4 cl
- Pineapple juice3 cl
- Lime juice2 cl
- Falernum1.5 cl
- Crushed iceas needed
- Mint1 sprig
