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Chartreuse Swizzle Cocktail Drink

Chartreuse Swizzle Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Heat your winter with our easy Chartreuse Swizzle recipe! This cocktail, featuring green Chartreuse, lime juice, pineapple juice, and Falernum, is a great way to fight off the chill.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 189

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ oz Green Chartreuse
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • ¾ oz lime juice
  • ½ oz Velvet Falernum
  • Crushed ice
  • Mint sprig and lime wheel - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Rocks Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Swizzle stick or Bar Spoon

Instructions

  • Squeeze ¾ oz lime juice into a rocks glass.
  • Add 1 oz pineapple juice to the glass.
  • Pour ½ oz Velvet Falernum into the mix.
  • Add 1½ oz Green Chartreuse.
  • Fill your rocks glass three quarters full with crushed ice.
  • Use a swizzle stick or a bar spoon to mix the ingredients.
  • Add more crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Green Chartreuse: If you don't have green Chartreuse, yellow Chartreuse can be used as a substitute, although it will make the drink slightly sweeter and less herbal.
  • Pineapple Juice: Freshly squeezed orange or apple juice can be substituted for pineapple juice.
  • Lime Juice: Lemon juice can be used instead of lime juice, but it will change the flavor profile slightly.
  • Velvet Falernum: If you can't find velvet falernum, you can make a simple syrup infused with clove and lime zest.

Making a Pitcher of Chartreuse Swizzle:

  • To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of green Chartreuse, 8 oz of pineapple juice, 6 oz of lime juice, and 4 oz of velvet falernum.
  • In a large pitcher, combine all the ingredients and stir well.
  • Pour the mixture into crushed ice-filled rocks glasses, garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Green Chartreuse Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic herbal tea, such as green or chamomile tea.
  • Velvet Falernum Substitute: Make a simple syrup infused with clove and lime zest.
  • Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

This cocktail is already vegan-friendly as it does not contain any animal products. Just use vegan sugar when making simple syrup for the velvet falernum substitute.