Grande Elixir cocktail

Serve in Coupe glass...
1½	fl oz	Capucana Cachaca
¾	fl oz	Chartreuse Jaune (Yellow Chartreuse) Liqueur
½	fl oz	Honey water (3 honey to 1 water)
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

The name refers to the inclusion of Yellow Chartreuse which combines well with cachaça in this drink with honey and lemon juice.

About:

Adapted from a drink originally served at Franklin Southie (now closed) in Boston, USA.

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