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Liquore Strega
This famous Italian liqueur was first created by a wine merchant, Giuseppe Alberti of Benevento (known as the "City of Witches") in 1860. However, it was...
Thomas Browne
13th October at 01:37
Substituted Strega, for Yellow Chartreuse, in a Corpse Reviver 2, and noticed a shift in scent, and a slight spice flavor that I enjoyed. The drink was bright, and refreshing. I'm not able to detect enough difference in the switch to pick a favorite. It's likely I'll use whatever bottle comes to hand first, for future Corpse Revivers. It's very good.
13th July 2025 at 04:45
When I first tried this a couple years ago at my local, my first impression was that it tasted remarkably like Chartreuse... Finally bought a bottle today (12 Jul 2025) and tried it side by side with Chartreuse Verte. Though it's similar on the nose, the strength and peppery spice of the latter sets them far enough apart. I do agree that it'll sub in quite nice for Chartreuse Jaune. I'm not convince that it makes a mark in small doses in a drink. Do let it express itself.
14th September 2025 at 03:33
Love this stuff, sometimes split it with Génépy. Another good substitute for Verte is Boomsma Cloosterbitter. Not as potent in small doses but for me more similar to the Chartreuse.
18th May 2025 at 17:56
Indeed a formidable substitute for yellow chartreuse, marries well with cheaper gins too
21st June 2020 at 02:44
Man this is good stuff. Anytime a cocktail calls for yellow chartreuse, I go with Strega instead.
13th October 2023 at 16:02
Thanks for the tip!