Gin Daisy

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Verdant Gin Quencher cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Chartreuse Yellow, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Liber & Co. Real Grenadine in a Goblet.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.25 fl oz Chartreuse Yellow or alternative
0.20 fl oz Liber & Co. Real Grenadine or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice
Shake well
Fill goblet with crushed ice
Strain mixture into goblet over crushed ice
Churn drink by stirring with ice
Garnish with Luxardo Maraschino cherry
Serve with straws

Cocktail Description

This electric chartreuse-tinted cocktail transforms classic gin into a refreshingly herbaceous experience that dances between sweet and tart with every sip.

The Gin Daisy combines the botanical backbone of Beefeater London Dry with the complex herbal profile of Yellow Chartreuse, creating an intriguing depth that evolves as you drink it. Fresh lemon juice provides necessary brightness while the real pomegranate grenadine adds subtle sweetness and a hint of fruit without being cloying. It's an approachable cocktail for those new to herbal liqueurs, with the crushed ice mellowing the potent spirits as it gradually dilutes. Perfect for warm afternoons or as an aperitif before dinner, this drink particularly shines alongside Mediterranean dishes like grilled fish or herbed chicken. The preparation requires some basic cocktail techniques like shaking and churning, but nothing a home bartender can't handle with standard tools. That Luxardo cherry garnish isn't just for show—its rich sweetness provides a lovely counterpoint to the drink's herbaceous character.