![]() ![]() You know something’s going on when the big players start getting involved, such as Diageo’s acquisition of German brand Belsazar last year. ![]() The category has never spanned so many countries, grape varieties and botanicals. Vermouth producers new and old have noticed these trends and got to work. But increasingly the public and the on-trade are looking for new and interesting lower-abv products – and finding they were there all along. It helps, of course, that interest in all things botanical has never been greater – thanks, gin. It’s always been there in the background, doing its good work in Martinis and Manhattans, but increasingly vermouth is back in the spotlight, with this venerable aromatised wine gaining a new lease of life. It can even be used as a base spirit in cocktails like the Piña Verde, a piña colada riff made with green Chartreuse.After decades in the doldrums, vermouth is on a roll, with new products from new places being embraced across the country, by bars and restaurants alike. Clinton Cawood looks at why it’s happening and how to make the most of them This makes it a versatile ingredient to have in your home bar. Yellow Chartreuse is an interesting bottle to mix with because although it’s a sweet liqueur, it’s also very strong at 80 proof. It blends smoky mezcal with equal parts lime juice, Aperol, and the milder Chartreuse.Īnother famous Yellow Chartreuse cocktail is the old school Alaska, made with an easy mix of gin, Chartreuse, and orange bitters. Probably the best known modern cocktail to feature Yellow Chartreuse is the Naked and Famous. What else can you do with Yellow Chartreuse? And I like to preserve those raw honey benefits, even if the syrup is just going to be mixed into a cocktail. It also preserves the honey’s natural antioxidant and potentially immune-supporting properties. ![]() Not heating the syrup ensures that the syrup will taste consistent from batch to batch, as no water has been cooked off. There are many ways to make honey syrup, but I typically prefer to make a honey simple syrup. For a very unique twist, try it with Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin. I recommend Malfy con Limone, or traditional junipery gins such as Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, or Beefeater Gin. Very floral or delicate gins might be better suited to the classic Bees Knees, where those mild flavors will really be able to shine. Just be aware that the Chartreuse can easily overpower subtle flavors. However, if you’re fond of more modern or floral gins, this is a fun recipe to try them in. I love a traditional London dry gin or a citrus-forward gin for this recipe. The Yellowjacket takes those flavors to the next level by replacing some of the honey syrup with the herbal punch of yellow Chartreuse. With its bright citrus and floral honey flavors, the Bees Knees is a quintessential spring cocktail. Gin in those days was pretty awful, so a little lemon and honey were needed to make drinking it palatable.Īlthough it was born from necessity, it just so happens that the combination of citrus and honey are perfect with tasty modern gins too. The Bees Knees is a classic, pre-Prohibition cocktail from the days of bathtub gin. The best way to describe either variety of Chartreuse is unusual. Yellow Chartreuse is herbal with flavors of honey, flowers, and spice. In general, Chartreuse is a powerful, uniquely flavored liqueur that holds its own in cocktails. ![]() The yellow variety is a little sweeter and more mild with a slightly lower ABV. The original Chartreuse is a vibrant and potent green liqueur made with sugar, alcohol, and a secret blend of 130 plants.Ĭhartreuse has a wild history that dates back to 1605 and a mysterious recipe for a longevity elixir. What is Chartreuse?Ĭhartreuse can refer to two liqueurs (one green and one yellow), famously made by Carthusian monks in France. Yellow Chartreuse adds sweetness, booziness, and herbal intensity with its complex blend of 130 flowers and other botanicals. The Yellowjacket is a Bees Knees riff that brings a burst of herbal flavor to this classic gin cocktail. ![]()
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