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A stirred tequila and Green Chartreuse cocktail softened by sherry and sharpened with orange bitters.

Glass
Nick & Nora glass
Method
Stir
Ice
Cubed Ice
Garnish
Grapefruit twist
Serves
1

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Añejo Tequila
  • 0.5 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 1 dash Orange bitters

Story

After you asked for more tequila and Chartreuse options, this became the first fully spirit-forward direction in the conversation. The combination of añejo tequila, Green Chartreuse, and fortified wine leaned away from citrus and toward a contemplative stirred format.

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with cubed ice.
  2. Stir until chilled and diluted.
  3. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
  4. Express a grapefruit twist over the surface and garnish.

Notes

  • The summary references Amontillado sherry because that note influenced the profile during development, though the final ingredient list remained dry vermouth-based.