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Mona Lisa

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (130)
Mona Lisa image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur)
2 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1 1⁄2 fl oz Thomas Henry Tonic Water

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Collins glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange slice wheel.

Method

  1. SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass whilst also pouring tonic water.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with orange slice wheel.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Mona Lisa contains 150 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 0.9 standard drinks
  • 9.1% alc./vol. (18.19° proof)
  • 13.2 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

Review

Chartreuse fans will appreciate this drink, which is also an approachable way for novices to acquire a taste for the green stuff. It's also a great brunch cocktail.

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Comments & Discussion

Erik Lindgren
This wasn’t really for me. While the flavours worked well I found it too sweet and lacking a bit of bite. I added some lemon juice, chartreuse and another dash of bitters. I can imagine it being a lot better with acid adjusted orange juice.
score: 1
Max Langer
Fantastic with acid adjusted juice (and a view on the Chartreuse)
score: 2
Ian Fenton
I found the Chartreuse to be masked to a surprising extent by the orange juice.

Adding more would make it too sweet.

Not sure the dilemma is solvable.
score: 3
Marilyn Napaul
Deliciously balanced. Didn't go mad on the bitters dashes, more like 2 drops. Not too sweet. Going to try more Chartreuse as advised in the comments below, as feel it needs something more.
score: 1
Asher Günther
This is one of the weirdest flavour profiles I've tasted in a while. I want to like it but I don't think I do
score: 2
Tony Jones
I made a thicker version by putting half an orange, bitters and 40ml Chartreuse into the Nutribullet.
Gave a thicker, subtle but tasty light drink.
score: 4
Vera Lycaon
Accessible, but complex at the same time. Really lovely as a relatively light drink in general, too.
score: 4
Peter M Premium Member
Agreed. This is a great "brunch" option that's easy to make and not too strong, but still complex.
score: 1
Jordan Howse
This is definitely different. Wouldn't be my first pick for an orange based brunch drink but it adds a a different dynamic.
score: 2
Elisabeth Feltaous
Really chartreuse forward. Love this.
score: 2
Reed Sandridge
Not bad...maybe reduce the OJ some or increase the chartreuse.
score: 4
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed. Thanks for the suggestion. I've reduced orange juice by a third to 60ml.
score: 3

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