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G. M. Genovese
10th January at 22:02
I wouldn't use subs here. Strega and Drambuie left me wanting the call ingredients. Tried it twice, leaving the lemon measure as is, and 25:20:15 with the spiritous elements left a more approachable taste, but not quite balanced. Ran out of the Benebuie, so I'll have to wait to dial in the delivery.
24th November 2025 at 17:55
Very well balanced drink overall, and one of my favorites. For a more citrusy profile, I use Citadelle gin. Though I love the sweetness in Chartreuse Jaune, Chartreuse Verte adds a much more herbal backbone and accents the juniper notes in gin.
21st October 2025 at 02:00
This for me was an all encompassing lemon bomb. Might try again with half the lemon juice. Also I used Dolin Génépy. Perhaps Chartreuse Jaune is more assertive here.
22nd October 2025 at 00:34
Made again, three quarters the lemon juice and less zest was just just right. Excellent.
17th October 2025 at 22:13
Really tasty/tart/lemony drink! 2 drops saline will tone down the sweetness.
3rd October 2025 at 14:37
Some drops of saline solution add a nice extra. My next try will be Japanese Umami bitters.
12th July 2025 at 23:36
Excellent. Be generous with the gin, it easily gets lost amongst so many assertive ingredients.
12th July 2025 at 01:16
Magic. The kind of alchemy that great cocktails are all about.
I used The Botanist gin. All flavors in perfect harmony.
I used The Botanist gin. All flavors in perfect harmony.
21st May 2025 at 02:10
Great cocktail. I subbed B&B on one round and made it with Dolin Genepy de Chamois and loved it. The B&B cut the sweetness that others observed.
13th March 2025 at 14:29
With Tanqueray 10 really outstanding. It may remove Monte Cassino from my No.1 cocktail position. Chartreuse shines more in this version. There is also another variation with calvados which is very delicious: Widows Word.
2nd February 2025 at 22:39
Absolutely delicious but over sweet…would reduce Benedictine by 1/4oz to allow the slight bitterness of the Yellow Chartreuse to come out.
2nd February 2025 at 20:38
For Last Word Lovers, this is my go-to when limes are not around, or ridiculously expensive.
2nd February 2025 at 00:20
Yes, this is an excellent, well balanced drink. Perhaps slightly on the sweeter side with the Benedictine, but it works well. Definitely in the rotation.
1st February 2025 at 20:03
I don’t have Yellow Chartreuse, but I used Genepy L'Ancienne instead and added a barspoon of Elixir Végétal to enhance the complexity—it worked perfectly!
1st February 2025 at 19:42
This terrific. Balance is excellent, the herbal notes do not overpower the gin and lemon
1st February 2025 at 19:41
It is a "Monte Cassino" with Gin instead Rye whiskey. Very interesting Idea
2nd February 2025 at 10:45
Thanks for pointing out, Florian. I've added a link to the Monte Cassino above.
31st January 2025 at 22:00
Swap the Benedictine out for Americano Blanco and you have an Embassie. Can't wait to try them side by side.
1st February 2025 at 09:43
That's a great observation. I've added a link between the two cocktails.