Make your own tasty Greenpoint cocktail with this easy recipe, combining rye whiskey, Yellow Chartreuse, and sweet vermouth for a refreshing and delightful sip!
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
2 minutes
Servings:
1
Calories:
227
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- ½ oz Yellow Chartreuse
- ½ oz sweet Vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
- 1 dash Angostura orange bitters
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Glass chilled
- Measuring Jigger
- Mixing Glass
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Chill your cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice cubes and let it sit while you prepare the cocktail.
- Combine Ingredients: In the mixing glass, pour 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters, 1 dash Angostura orange bitters, ½ oz sweet Vermouth, ½ oz Yellow Chartreuse, and 2 oz Rye Whiskey.
- Stir Well: Fill your mixing glass with ice cubes and, using your bar spoon, stir the ingredients well until the mixture is properly chilled.
- Ready Glass: Discard the ice cubes from your cocktail glass or remove it from the freezer, ensuring it's frosty.
- Strain: Strain the mixed ingredients into your empty and chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish: Rub a lemon twist around the rim of the glass, twist it over the cocktail to release the oils, and drop it in.
Notes
Substitutes:
As a cocktail enthusiast, I've experimented with Greenpoint's ingredients. If you're out of rye, a good bourbon can work; it's sweeter and rounds out the herbal notes of the Chartreuse. Speaking of Yellow Chartreuse, it's unique, but St-Germain can bring in a floral sweetness in a pinch, though it will change the drink's character. As for sweet vermouth, rich, red vermouth works best, but I've swapped it with a dry version — remember, this alters the sweetness balance, so you might want to compensate with a touch of simple syrup.Making a Pitcher of Greenpoint Cocktail:
- Scale: To create a pitcher serving 8, you'll need 16 oz of rye whiskey, 4 oz of Yellow Chartreuse, 4 oz of sweet vermouth, 8 dashes of Orange bitters and 8 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Mix: Combine all these in a large pitcher over ice and stir thoroughly.
- Serve: Strain the cocktails into chilled glasses, garnish with lemon twists, and serve them up!
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Rye Substitute: Go for a non-alcoholic whiskey alternative, they've come a long way and mimic the complexity of whiskey quite well.
- Yellow Chartreuse Substitute: This is tricky. Try a non-alcoholic herbal tea syrup — think chamomile or green tea, sweetened and cooled.
- For the others: find a non-alcoholic alternative available in the market. Â
- Proceed: Use these substitutes and follow the main instructions, keeping your taste buds as the final judge.
Making it Vegan:
Most spirits are distilled and don't contain animal products. However, some vermouths may use animal products in fining (clarifying), so check your brand's production methods if you want to be certain. As for garnishes, stick to plant-based options like the classic lemon twist. Enjoy your cruelty-free sipping!What is a Greenpoint Cocktail?
A Greenpoint Cocktail combines rye whiskey with Yellow Chartreuse, sweet vermouth, and bitters. This cocktail takes its name from the historically significant neighborhood in Brooklyn, reflecting its depth and complexity. The blend of these spirited ingredients creates a rich and nuanced drink, much like the vibrant and diverse character of Greenpoint itself.
What is in a Greenpoint Cocktail – The ingredients
For the creation of a Greenpoint Cocktail, procure the following ingredients:
- Rye whiskey: Provides a spicy, robust base that carries the cocktail’s main flavor.
- Yellow Chartreuse: Adds a sweet and herbal note, enhancing the drink’s complexity.
- Sweet vermouth: Contributes a rich, sweet, and slightly bitter profile, balancing the whiskey’s heat.
- Angostura bitters: Introduces aromatic depth with subtle spice nuances, tying the flavors together.
- Orange bitters: working alongside Angostura bitters, it features a citrusy bitterness.Â
- Lemon twist: Brightens the cocktail with a zesty edge and aromatic citrus oils.
