Prompted Pours

Verdant Martini

A clean martini variation that layers Green Chartreuse over London Dry gin and dry vermouth for a cold, alpine herbal finish.

Glass
Chilled coupe or martini glass
Method
Stir
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Lemon twist
Serves
1

Ingredients

  • 2 oz London Dry gin
  • 0.5 oz Dry vermouth
  • 0.25 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 1 dash Orange bitters — Optional

Story

This drink came from the very first request for a martini cocktail featuring Green Chartreuse. The initial direction stayed close to a classic martini structure, using London Dry gin and dry vermouth as the foundation while letting Chartreuse provide the alpine herbal edge. The result landed as a minimalist, spirit-forward martini that established the tone for the later riffs.

Method

  1. Chill a coupe or martini glass.
  2. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with cubed ice.
  3. Stir until thoroughly chilled and lightly diluted.
  4. Strain into the chilled glass.
  5. Express a lemon twist over the surface and garnish.