A vibrant herbal spritz born in Ibiza, where Green Chartreuse meets citrus, bubbles, and fire.
Quick Facts
- Base Spirit: Gin & Green Chartreuse
- Strength: Medium
- Flavor Profile: Herbal, citrus, fresh, complex
- Occasion: Aperitivo, sunset, summer nights
Category
- Signature Cocktails
Profile
- Style: Spritz
- Method: Shake & build (dirty dump)
- ABV: Medium
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Glassware
- Wine glass
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Green Chartreuse
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) Gin
- 0.75 oz (22 ml) Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 oz (7 ml) Simple syrup
- 2 oz (60 ml) Prosecco
- Top with chilled club soda
Garnish
- Rosemary sprig and dehydrated lemon wheel
How to Mix It
1Lightly coat a long rosemary sprig with Green Chartreuse using the shaker tin.
2Hold the sprig with tongs and ignite it briefly to release aroma.
3Place the lightly burning rosemary inside the empty wine glass and let it rest.
4In a shaker, add ice and combine Green Chartreuse, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
5Shake hard until well chilled.
6Perform a dirty dump into the wine glass, holding the rosemary sprig so it stays upright.
7Add Prosecco.
8Top with chilled club soda.
9Garnish with a dehydrated lemon wheel.
Experience
Fresh and vibrant from the first sip. Herbal notes rise immediately, driven by the Chartreuse and the aromatic rosemary. The citrus brings tension and clarity, while the bubbles lift everything into something light yet layered. It feels elegant, never heavy. A drink that evolves as you sip it, opening up slowly, staying clean, and leaving a long, delicate finish.
A Touch of History
Created in Ibiza in 2022 while working at Dejavu, using what remained of a bottle of Green Chartreuse. The cocktail quickly proved its value, becoming a consistent best-seller across different venues. At Green Kitchen in New York, it evolved into one of the most requested drinks over several years, gaining a loyal following. While variations of Chartreuse spritz-style drinks exist, this specific balance and build reflects a personal evolution shaped behind the bar. Today, it remains one of the most requested drinks among those who know it.
Pro Tips
- Leave the rosemary sprig burning briefly inside the glass. It creates an immediate aromatic impact and draws attention. While the flame settles naturally, build and shake the cocktail. By the time you pour, the fire is out and the glass is fully infused with aroma.
Variations
- Explore variations by adjusting the citrus balance or replacing gin with a lighter botanical profile. Other Chartreuse-based spritz builds can lean sweeter or more bitter depending on the sparkling component.
FAQ
If Green Chartreuse is unavailable, use a high-quality herbal liqueur with a similar profile, understanding the result will shift slightly in complexity and depth.