Chartreuse Mint Fizz
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 7.00 fresh Mint leaves
- 1.00 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Top up with Club soda
Directions
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Lightly muddle mint in base of shaker
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Add next three ingredients
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Add ice to shaker and shake well
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Strain into ice-filled Collins glass
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Top with soda water
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Stir gently
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Garnish with mint sprig
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Serve with straws
Cocktail Description
The Chartreuse Mint Fizz is what happens when an herbal liqueur meets a mojito and decides to get interesting.
This refreshing highball combines the complex, botanical punch of Green Chartreuse with muddled fresh mint, lime juice, and a touch of cane syrup, all stretched out with club soda for a bright, effervescent drink. The Green Chartreuse brings its signature herbal intensity—think anise, hyssop, and mountain herbs—while the mint and lime keep things lively and approachable. It's surprisingly easy to make at home, requiring just a basic muddling technique and a quick shake before topping with soda. The drink works beautifully on warm afternoons or as a palate-cleansing sipper before dinner, especially when you want something more sophisticated than your usual fizz. Consider pairing it with light fare like Vietnamese spring rolls, grilled fish tacos, or a fresh goat cheese salad—anything that can stand up to the Chartreuse's herbal complexity without getting overwhelmed. The Collins glass gives you plenty of room for ice and that satisfying soda top, making each sip as cold and crisp as the last.
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