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A heady mix of gin, vodka and the distinctive herbal flavour of Chartreuse
Tim Cull
15th February at 04:11
The mint garnish makes a big difference. I even squeezed the leaves a bit into the drink and it was fantastic
18th August 2025 at 02:47
Liked this with Dolin Génépy, Stoli, and Tanqueray export strength. Fuller flavor as it lost it's chill. Not too sweet.
17th August 2025 at 22:23
Tried this tonight and this is a delicious cocktail. As per Tapan Patel's suggestion of adding a little lemon, I added only a few drops and can attest that this really brightens the drink. For those curious as to who "RIP" the author of Cocktails de Paris was, it was the nom de plume of Georges Gabriel Thenon, a singer and author of revues from the early 20th century. The book was illustrated by Paul Colin, one of France's great poster artists. (Another great cocktail from that book, is the "Cocktail de Paris": https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/35044/cocktail-de-paris )
17th December 2024 at 08:04
This was exactly what I was looking for. Herbaceous, a touch of spice, a bit of sweet.
30th October 2024 at 23:42
Add a small cap full of lemon or yuzu juice to brighten the drink!
17th August 2025 at 22:10
Brilliant suggestion; tried as per recipe and after a few sips squeezed a few drops of lemon juice into my glass just to compare. Even that small amount brightens the drink and cuts down a bit on what some might find a bit of cloying cocktail from the Yellow Chartreuse.
12th February 2024 at 22:10
herbal, gin - sublime. Love it.
1st September 2021 at 02:05
What a wonderful mixture of herbal and slightly sweet. A slight taste of anise.