Recipe
- 2oz high proof rye whiskey (I used Rittenhouse 100)
- .75 tsp Angostura bitters
- .25oz rich syrup (2:1 sugar/water, preferably demerara sugar)
- 1 tsp Green Chartreuse
Stir everything together and strain over a fresh ice cube. Express the oils from a lemon peel over top and discard the peel.
About
This drink uses a heavy dose of Angostura bitters – 3/4 of a teaspoon! – which is normally measured in dashes or drops, as well as a tsp of Green Chartreuse, the super fragrantly complex French herbal liqueur made by Carthusian monks. I’m usually guilty of drinking my drinks too quickly, but this is definitely one that keeps me in check and is easy to enjoy slowly due to its flavor intensity. If you like strong boozy intense flavors, this is definitely one to try out. Fantastic.