Prompted Pours

Monk's Saddle

An earthy stirred tequila cocktail pairing Yellow Chartreuse and Cynar for a bitter-herbal slow sipper.

Glass
rocks glass
Method
Stir
Ice
Large Cube
Garnish
Lemon twist
Serves
1

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Añejo Tequila
  • 1 oz Yellow Chartreuse
  • 0.5 oz Cynar
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters

Story

You asked specifically for spirit-forward tequila and Chartreuse cocktails, and this recipe answered with a bitter and earthy direction instead of citrus or smoke. Cynar and Yellow Chartreuse were chosen to soften the edges of añejo tequila while deepening the finish.

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with cubed ice.
  2. Stir until chilled.
  3. Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes

  • This sits somewhere between an Old Fashioned and a Black Manhattan structurally.