Chartreuse Sour
A sour-format cocktail that showcases Chartreuse as the primary spirit. Lemon and egg white create a silky, bright cocktail that tames Chartreuse's herbal intensity into something approachable. Trending as the modern classic for Chartreuse lovers who want something beyond the Last Word. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Green Chartreuse
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 1 oz Egg white
- 3 drops Angostura bitters on foam (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Complement with delicate lemon posset, meringue cookies, or mild cheesecake to balance the cocktail's bright acidity and silky egg white texture.
Instructions
Combine Chartreuse, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker
Dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 15 seconds
Add ice and shake again for 12 seconds
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass
Drop 3 dots of Angostura bitters on the foam and drag with a toothpick for a design
Tips
The egg white dry shake is essential for building proper foam Green Chartreuse is 55% ABV — this is a strong cocktail despite looking delicate Aquafaba works as a vegan alternative for the foam