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Butler's Tipple
Almost creamy with vanilla richness, bittersweet rootiness, and brandy's strength
CJ Grant
22nd June at 02:38
Quite herbal beyond the sweetness, which I do think is at least somewhat necessary, but can see the debate between how much. The bitter grassy gentian liqueur needs a counter, but I can't tell with one try if the yellow chartreuse brings enough on its own. Might need to experiment.
26th June at 17:39
So I tried making this without the simple syrup and it does seem a bit of a different experience than the one the other day. The herbal notes are more pronounced and the components are in nice balance. I added just a couple drops of simple and the Chartreuse came forward. Interesting.
In the end, I have my preference leaning towards having this a bit less sweet than the recipe calls for.
In the end, I have my preference leaning towards having this a bit less sweet than the recipe calls for.