The Puritan

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (68 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:


Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

Gin contributes botanical strength, vermouth enhances the aromatics, while Chartreuse adds sweet herbal complexity.

Variant:

The Green Puritan (made with Green rather than Yellow Chartreuse).

History:

An often overlooked classic which is thought to have originated at the end of the 19th century.

Nutrition:

One serving of The Puritan contains 160 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 25.28% alc./vol. (50.56° proof)
  • 21.6 grams of pure alcohol
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