Carthusian Nail

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (34 ratings)

Serve in an

Old-fashioned glass
Ingredients:
1 1/2 fl oz Blended Scotch whisky
3/4 fl oz Honey herbal liqueur (e.g. Drambuie)
1/4 fl oz Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur)
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare mint sprigs for garnish.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  5. Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.

Review:

A Chartreuse-influenced riff on the classic Rusty Nail.

History:

Created in 2010 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

Nutrition:

One serving of Carthusian Nail contains 197 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 32.68% alc./vol. (65.36° proof)
  • 24.5 grams of pure alcohol
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