DOTW: Chanteuse
Here’s another Champagne cocktail, in honor of next week’s Mixology Monday festivities.
A word-prankster of the highest order, Cameron turned to me at the bar one night and asked: “If you mixed Chartreuse and Champagne, would you get a Chanteuse?” I laughed, and then exclaimed: “Hey, wait — that sounds like a tasty drink!”
Back home, a bit of experimentation proved that the two ingredients alone weren’t really much of a cocktail. But add a few dashes of bitters and a splash of citrus, and you’ve got yourself a sparkling combination worthy of the fussiest diva.
Chanteuse
1 oz. green Chartreuse
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
3 to 4 dashes orange bitters
sparkling wine
In a Champagne flute, combine the Chartreuse, lemon juice, and bitters. Top with bubbly, and garnish with a lemon twist, if desired.
Comment by Tana
You brave, brave girl. Chartreuse is one of the gaggiest flavors ever to cross my mouth.
Ack!
You’re both brave. Dear me!
: D
Posted on 04.14.07 at 6:06PM
Comment by Anita
Tana: Huh! I actually love the taste of chartreuse. It’s a component in two of my favorite drinks: Friday After Five and The Last Word.
Posted on 04.16.07 at 7:39AM
Comment by Darcy
Hello,
Just wanted to let you know that my post is up and you can find it here:
http://www.theartofdrink.com/blog/2007/04/mixology_monday_champagne.php
Thanks,
Darcy
Posted on 04.16.07 at 7:19PM