Chartreuse is a liqueur that has stood the test of time since 1605. That’s far longer than any cocktail fad. In an era of rapid content creation and expedited consumption, it’s worth noting the things that endure. Whether they are liqueurs and spirits or books…

This recipe dates back to 2009, when Mike Ryan of The Violet Hour devised this simple, yet delicious formula.  The recipe is very straightforward, in fact, Robert Simonson states in his book, The Old-Fashioned, that bartenders were making a similar version of this as far…

SUZE is known for its dry, bitter, gentian-heavy flavor profile, but this cocktail is surprisingly bright and refreshing. Yellow Chartreuse and mint’s herbal notes play well with SUZE, and come together in this drink to make a refreshing tipple that’s perfect for spring or summer.

Green Chartreuse is the kryptonite of many cocktail enthusiasts – it’s certainly mine. If you’re not familiar with Chartreuse, here is the crash course. It’s a French herbal liqueur that’s made by Carthusian monks based on a recipe they purportedly received in 1605. The two…

Riffs, on riffs, upon riffs. The well-known Greenpoint cocktail is a riff on the Brooklyn cocktail, which is a riff on the classic Manhattan. The Greenpoint is named after a neighborhood in Brooklyn, not after

Fernet and Chartreuse are known for their bold flavors which some may find too intense, but personally I gravitate towards them. Many cocktail enthusiasts are aware of the Industry Sour devised by Ted Kilgore of Taste in St. Louis, which features both of these ingredients.…