The Second to Last Word

A brief word on Chartreuse, which is making its first appearance on DadDrinks. Chartruese is a liqueur, with a storied history dating back centuries, made from 130 herbs and plants. People say (now the blog reads like a Donald Trump tweet) that no one person knows the entire recipe or that the two people who do know the entire recipe are not allowed to fly on the same airplane.

If you go to a good bar, it is unlikely that you will be able to read a cocktail menu without finding Chartreuse.

There are two kinds of Chartreuse: green and yellow. Green Chartreuse has more alcohol (55% versus 40%) and is less sweet. Chartreuse is herbaceous and anise-y. I've read the suggestion that one could use Benedictine or Galliano as a substitute but I am skeptical, although Galliano might work as a substitute for Yellow Chartreuse, not because the color, but because both have more sweetness. (Note to self: try using Benedectine or Galliano as a substitute for Chartreuse).

Anyway, if you like Chartreuse, be sure to check back in the next few days or follow DadDrinks by e-mail by entering your e-mail in the box at the top right of the homepage because I have a really great Chartreuse drink planned.

The Last Word is equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice. Here, I remove the maraschino liquor and use a half part of St. Germain and a quarter par of Framboise. I liked the drink. It was tart and herbaceous. It might've had a little too much Chartreuse though -- Teresa thought it was medicinal.

The Second to Last Word

• 1 ounce gin
• 1 ounce Green Chartreuse
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1/2 ounce St. Germaine
• 1/4 ounce Framboise