Prompted Pours

Alpine Monk

A bright gin cocktail combining Green Chartreuse, Benedictine, lemon, and orange bitters for a fresh alpine herbal profile.

Glass
Coupe
Method
Shake
Ice
Cubed Ice
Garnish
Thin lemon wheel or thyme sprig
Serves
1

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 0.75 oz Benedictine
  • 1.5 oz London Dry Gin
  • 0.5 oz Lemon juice
  • 1 dash Orange bitters

Story

After asking for Green Chartreuse drinks with Benedictine, the conversation expanded beyond spirit-forward builds into fresher territory. This cocktail emerged as the aromatic, citrus-driven option: gin carrying the structure while Green Chartreuse and Benedictine created the layered herbal core.

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with cubed ice.
  2. Shake hard until chilled.
  3. Double strain into a coupe.
  4. Garnish with a thin lemon wheel or thyme sprig.