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Love and Murder Cocktail Drink

Love and Murder Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Warm up with the Love and Murder Cocktail recipe! Combine Campari, Green Chartreuse, lime juice, simple syrup, and saline solution for a bold winter cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 202

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Green Chartreuse
  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 1 drop of Saline Solution
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime twist - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Strainer & Fine-strainer
  • Coupe Glass

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Chill your coupe glass with some ice.
  • Add Saline Solution: Drop in the shaker 1 drop of Saline Solution.
  • Add Lime Juice: Pour in ¾ oz fresh lime juice.
  • Add Simple Syrup: Add ½ oz simple syrup to the mix.
  • Add Green Chartreuse: Measure and add 1 oz Green Chartreuse.
  • Add Campari: Pour 1 oz Campari into the shaker.
  • Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Shake Well: Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain: Fine strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe glass.
  • Garnish: Use a lime twist for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Campari: If you prefer a less bitter profile, I sometimes use Aperol instead of Campari. It offers a lighter, sweeter taste while maintaining that citrus essence.
  • Green Chartreuse: Yellow Chartreuse can be a milder alternative if you find Green Chartreuse too intense, though it will alter the flavor slightly.
  • Lime Juice: In a pinch, lemon juice can work as a substitute but will change the drink's character to be more tart.

Making a Pitcher of Love and Murder:

  • Scale: To serve 8, multiply all ingredients by 8—8 oz each of Campari and Green Chartreuse, 6 oz lime juice, and 4 oz simple syrup.
  • Mix: Combine all ingredients in a large ice-filled pitcher and stir well.
  • Serve: Strain into chilled coupe glasses, garnish with lime twists, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Campari Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic aperitif or make an orange peel-infused simple syrup with a touch of grapefruit juice for bitterness.
  • Green Chartreuse Substitute: Opt for herbal tea or a non-alcoholic herbal spirit to mimic the complex flavors.
  • Proceed As Usual: Replace alcoholic ingredients with these substitutes and follow the original steps for a non-alcoholic version.