Boozy but sophisticated and complex cocktail. We swapped out the Calvados with a bottled in bond applejack and upped the Green Chartreuse just a bit (about an extra bar spoon per drink). Served over a big ice cube, this was a lovely sipper with big spice flavours.

One of the best things about autumn.

I really enjoyed this cocktail, although half way through I removed the ice chunk because it began to lose the complex rich flavors due to dilution. I saw this recipe on another site that uses 1/2oz Green Chartreuse so I split the difference and did about a 1/3oz. I love these cocktails that use 1/2oz or less of Green Chartreuse, because it blends with the other ingredients compared to dominating the flavor profile like in a Last Word, which I do enjoy but don't make often.

Are the Abbots bitters essential here? Is there a good alternative? I like the sound of this and would like to try it, but I don't have Abbots bitters. (Harvest Moon Cocktail)

Made this using bonded rye and applejack. At 100 proof each, it was a perfect mix. Great balance with a hint of the apple and the Chartreuse. It was just want I was looking for after a wonderful French dinner.

Maybe a bit more rye - I might bump it up to 2 parts rather than 1.5

A fall cocktail with some nice botanicals. Definitely boozy and would recommend over ice as noted. I like the proportions noted and nicely allows each ingredient to play a part.

I enjoyed picking out the Calvados and Chartreuse flavors. But overall, despite the “very boozy” classification, the flavors were a bit too mild for me this evening.