Prompted Pours

Smoky Monk

A mezcal-driven herbal sipper balancing Green Chartreuse and Benedictine with orange bitters and a flamed citrus finish.

Glass
Coupe or rocks glass
Method
Stir
Ice
Cubed Ice
Garnish
Flamed orange twist
Serves
1

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Mezcal
  • 0.75 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 0.75 oz Benedictine
  • 1 dash Orange bitters

Story

After requesting smoky riffs, the conversation broadened beyond Old Fashioned territory into something closer to a smoky herbal Negroni spirit. This cocktail pushed the Green Chartreuse and Benedictine combination harder and let mezcal provide both structure and atmosphere.

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with cubed ice.
  2. Stir until thoroughly chilled.
  3. Strain into a coupe or over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with a flamed orange twist.

Notes

  • The original discussion referenced “Negroni vibes” even though no vermouth or bitter aperitivo was included.