Chartreuse Apple Smash

Highballs & Collinses • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Chartreuse Apple Smash cocktail containing Chartreuse Green, Beefeater London Dry Gin, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Medium dry apple cider in a Old-Fashioned.

Curiada Ingredients

0.75 fl oz Chartreuse Green or alternative
1.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1.50 fl oz Medium dry apple cider

Directions

Add ice to shaker
Add first three ingredients to shaker
Shake well with ice
Fill old-fashioned glass with ice, preferably a large cube or block
Strain mixture into ice-filled glass
Top with cider
Stir gently
Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Mist with Islay scotch

Cocktail Description

A golden-green elixir that brilliantly bridges the botanical intensity of French monks with crisp orchard flavors.

The Chartreuse Apple Smash delivers a fascinating dance between the 130 herbs and plants in Green Chartreuse and the clean juniper backbone of London Dry gin, all brightened by fresh lemon and mellowed by dry apple cider. This relatively straightforward cocktail requires only basic shaking technique, though its distinctive flavor profile tastes deceptively complex. It shines as a late afternoon or early evening sipper, particularly during autumn when apples are at their peak, though its refreshing nature works year-round. The herbal intensity and subtle sweetness make it an excellent match for savory cheese boards featuring aged gouda or manchego, or alongside pork dishes where the apple notes create natural harmony. For an extra dimension, don't skip the final Islay scotch mist—that whisper of smoke transforms the drinking experience, adding intrigue with each sip.