Calories:approx. 150
Fat:0g
Protein:0g
Carbohydrates:approx. 11g
Alcohol:approx. 10%
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Last Updated: January 7, 2024
The Chartreuse Spritz is a modern twist on the classic spritz cocktail. Traditionally, a spritz is an Italian wine-based cocktail, commonly served as an aperitif. This particular variation incorporates Chartreuse, a French herbal liqueur known for its complex flavor and history dating back to the 1600s, when it was produced by Carthusian monks.
The Chartreuse Spritz offers a refreshing and effervescent experience with a unique herbal complexity. The taste profile includes:
Green Chartreuse is the star of this show, adding a unique herbal complexity that's hard to replicate. Its blend of 130 herbs gives a burst of earthy, floral, and sweet spice notes. At 0.5 oz, it imparts flavor without overpowering; any more, and it could dominate, any less, and you’d miss the magic touch.
Fresh lemon juice, also at 0.5 oz, brings brightness and acidity, which cuts through the sweet and herbal elements, providing balance. Like a culinary tightrope walker, it ensures the drink doesn't fall to one side of the flavor spectrum. No lemon? Try lime juice; your drink will be a tad sharper, but still within the harmonious circus of flavors.
We pop in 2 oz of Prosecco for a reason – it’s bubbly, it’s light, it lifts the drink both in spirit and taste without leading to a tipsy tumble too fast. Less, and you lack fizz; more, and you mute the Chartreuse and lemon's song.
Adding 1 oz of soda water continues the effervescent escapade without adding sweetness. It gives room for all the flavors to dance without stepping on each other's toes.
Ice keeps the party cool without watering it down – as long as it's not a marathonic event. Use too few and the drink warms, spoiling the crispness; too many, and you’ll drown the flavors in a chilly flood.
A slice for garnish is not just for looks. It’s an aromatic invitation to sip and an edible reminder after the finale that there was lemon in the mix, neatly tying the spritz experience with a zesty ribbon.
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Insert the spoon into the glass until it touches the bottom. Keep the back of the spoon against the inside wall of the glass, and stir in a smooth, circular motion. The goal is to swirl the ice and ingredients together without churning or splashing.
Learn everything on how to stirGarnishing a bar drink depends on the type of garnish and the cocktail. Generally, it involves preparing the garnish (like cutting a citrus wheel or picking a sprig of mint), and then adding it to the drink in a visually appealing way (like perching it on the rim or floating it on top).
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A wine glass is most commonly used for spritzes, but you can also serve it in a Collins or a highball glass for a taller serving.
It's best to make a Chartreuse Spritz fresh due to the bubbles from Prosecco and soda water. Pre-mixing may result in a loss of effervescence.
While it would change the character of the drink, non-alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling grape juice can be used as a substitute.
Green Chartreuse should be stored upright in a cool, dark place. It does not need to be refrigerated but should be kept away from direct sunlight.
To make a Chartreuse Spritz, you will need a jigger for measuring, a bar spoon for stirring, and a wine glass for serving.
While the lemon wheel is classic, you can also garnish with a sprig of fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to complement the herbal notes of Chartreuse.
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