Green Chartreuse, a strong green liqueur, gets its characteristic taste and colour from a secret blend of over 130 herbs which is made by Carthusian monks in the Chartreuse mountains just north of Grenoble. The monks had been making herbal elixirs at their monastery since the middle ages but it was in 1764 that Green Chartreuse was introduced.
The original distillery was destroyed in a mudslide so today Chartreuse is made at Voiron. It’s available in its classic green and yellow iterations as well as various limited editions. It’s delicious neat as a digestif or in cocktails like the Last Word - a sour made with Green Chartreuse, gin, maraschino liqueur and lime juice.
Green Chartreuse has always been known as 'The King of Liqueurs'. This is a reputation it well deserves and likewise Yellow Chartreuse is known as 'The Queen of Liqueurs'. Both are outstanding liqueurs very fitting to the connoiseurs palate. If you have never tried them then I would earnestly suggest that you do and prepare yourselves for a treat.
The greatest alcoholic beverage ever produced, although yr historical info about it is questionable. However anybody who incorporates it into a cocktail should be compelled to experience the "pleasures" of the Spanish inquisition. You would never use a vintage cognac into a brandy Alexander, similarly with Green Chartreuse.
When I can, I have Green Chartreuse since the 1960s I love it I have it by its self I fink it is Excellent now in my 70s still drink it
Well, this is probably the best recipe ever existed
Pour over Vanilla Ice Cream .... Lush.
