Alaska Cocktail
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Lemon twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- Gin — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Yellow Chartreuse — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Orange bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
Description: A simple, herbal Martini variant sweetened with a touch of Yellow Chartreuse — despite the name, it has no connection to the US state.
Cultural Background: Documented as early as the 1910s, appearing in Jacques Straub's 1914 Drinks bartending guide.
Tips: Yellow Chartreuse, milder and sweeter than green, is the correct choice for this drink.
Variations: A dash more Chartreuse gives a sweeter, more liqueur-forward pour.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as an easy entry point into Chartreuse cocktails.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Does the name relate to the US state?
A: No documented connection — the name's origin is unclear.
- Gin — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Yellow Chartreuse — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Orange bitters — 2 dashes
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