Green Ghost
A vintage gin cocktail resurrected by the Chartreuse revival. Just three ingredients — gin, green Chartreuse, and lime — create an herbaceous, spirit-forward drink that's beautifully balanced. Trending as bartenders explore the many faces of this sought-after Alpine liqueur. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Gin
- 0.8 oz Green Chartreuse
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- lime twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with sharp aged cheddar, herb-crusted goat cheese, or classical French charcuterie to let the three-ingredient simplicity shine.
Instructions
Combine gin, green Chartreuse, and lime juice in a shaker
Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 12 seconds
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a lime twist
Tips
This is essentially a Gimlet with Chartreuse replacing simple syrup — and it's magnificent Use a London Dry gin to match the Chartreuse's intensity The lime juice is essential to balance Chartreuse's herbal sweetness