Prompted Pours

Monk's Sour

A tart herbal sour combining Green Chartreuse, Benedictine, lime juice, and optional orgeat for a forest-like freshness.

Glass
Rocks glass
Method
Shake
Ice
Large Rock
Garnish
Lime twist or fresh herbs
Serves
1

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 0.75 oz Benedictine
  • 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 oz Orgeat — Optional

Story

This drink came from exploring a more approachable and citrus-forward expression of the Green Chartreuse and Benedictine pairing. After several stirred and spirit-heavy options, the conversation shifted into sour format territory, resulting in a brighter and more playful herbal cocktail.

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with cubed ice.
  2. Shake until well chilled.
  3. Strain over a large rock in a rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime twist or fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Orgeat was presented as optional in the original conversation and remains optional here.