Prompted Pours

Vesper du Bois

A woody, savory vesper riff using barrel-aged gin, dry sherry, and Green Chartreuse for layered herbal depth.

Glass
Chilled coupe
Method
Stir
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
none
Serves
1

Ingredients

  • 1.25 oz Barrel-aged gin
  • 0.5 oz Vodka
  • 0.5 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 1 barspoon Fino or amontillado sherry

Story

This drink emerged during the focused riffing session on the Chartreuse Vesper. The goal shifted toward something woodier and more contemplative, using barrel-aged gin and dry sherry to create a darker, savory interpretation.

Method

  1. Chill a coupe glass.
  2. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with cubed ice.
  3. Stir until fully chilled.
  4. Strain into the chilled coupe.

Notes

  • Original concept described the drink as “forest floor meets alpine air.”