Chartreuse Swizzle
Green Chartreuse’s concentrated herbs meet pineapple, lime and falernum; crushed ice is central to integrating the intensity.
IBA published specification · 1 reference serve.
Glassware
Technique
Ice
Garnish
Preparation effort
Ingredients & measurements
| Ingredient | mL | US fl oz | Source measure / qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Chartreuse | 45 | 1.52 | 45 ml Green Chartreuse |
| Fresh Pineapple Juice | 30 | 1.01 | 30 ml Fresh Pineapple Juice |
| Fresh Lime Juice | 22.5 | 0.76 | 22.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice |
| Falernum | 15 | 0.51 | 15 ml Falernum |
Converted equivalents are rounded for display; use one measurement system consistently. Dashes, spoonfuls, fruit counts and unspecified top-ups remain source measures. A blank equivalent does not mean zero.
How to make it
Combine the liquids with pebble ice. Swizzle until cold and top with additional ice.
Glass: Tall glass. Ice: Pebble ice. Garnish: mint leaves and grated nutmeg.
Flavor & balance
- Sour (Acidic) (dominant): Citrus contributes the principal tart edge; fruit ripeness and juice yield affect balance.
- Sweet (supporting): Sweeteners, fruit or sweetened modifiers round the attack and add weight; product sugar varies.
- Earthy / Herbal (supporting): Botanicals, fresh herbs or the base spirit give aromatic plant character; this is not a basic taste.
Assess sweetness, bitterness and tactile drying separately. These flavor expectations are based on recipe structure, not measured tasting scores. Actual products, ice and dilution will change the result.
Preparation & batching
Service complexity: high. Batchability: spirit components only.
- Measure and label the chosen product specification; chill appropriate glassware.
- Prepare and measure fresh fruit components for the service plan; do not assume a fruit count guarantees a juice volume.
Add carbonated ingredients at service; do not shake or store the finished fizzy drink as a still batch. Workload is an editorial assessment; no labor timing or storage validation is claimed.
Spirit & ingredient choices
Recipe notes & variations
For a Black Flannel variation, change one component at a time and record the selected product, proof, sweetener concentration and dilution. Compare it with this reference before naming or publishing the variation.