Chartreuse
Liqueur · shar-TROOZ
Chartreuse is a family of French herbal liqueurs made from a secret recipe kept by the Carthusian monks. The two classic styles are Green, the stronger and more herbal one, and Yellow, the sweeter and milder one.
Also called: Chartreuse liqueur
- ABV range
- 43–69%
- US proof
- 86–138
- Calories (per oz)
- ~108
- Shelf life (opened)
- Years, but the flavour slowly fades
Popular drinks with Chartreuse
241 recipes with Chartreuse.
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Two ingredient drinks with Chartreuse
Substitutes for Chartreuse
| Substitute | Ratio | Note | Zero-proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Génépi | 1:1 | Alpine herbal liqueur, lighter and less intense. The drink will be softer. | |
| Bénédictine | 1:1 | Honeyed and herbal, and easy to find. Less of a Chartreuse character. | |
| Lyre's Absinthe Spirit | 1:1 | Herbal and anise-led, with very little sugar. Closer to absinthe than to Chartreuse, so add a little syrup. |
Types of Chartreuse
- Green Chartreuse
- Yellow Chartreuse
- Élixir Végétal – A strong herbal elixir made by the same monks, 69% ABV and sold in 100 ml bottles.
Frequently asked questions about Chartreuse
Unopened: Indefinite. The flavour keeps developing in the bottle.. Opened: Years, but the flavour slowly fades.
Upright, sealed, cool and dark
