Verdant Zing Gin

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

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A photo of the Verdant Zing Gin cocktail containing Fresh root ginger (thumbnail sized), Beefeater London Dry Gin, Chartreuse Green, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Freshly squeezed lime juice in a Coupe.

Curiada Ingredients

0.75 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.75 fl oz Chartreuse Green or alternative
0.75 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.00 slice Fresh root ginger (thumbnail sized)
0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions

Muddle ginger with gin in base of shaker
Add other ingredients
Add ice to shaker
Shake well
Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
Express grapefruit zest twist over drink and discard

Cocktail Description

Imagine a cocktail that tastes like a walk through an alpine forest after a spring rain, with an unexpected kick of spicy ginger warmth—that's the Verdant Zing Gin in a nutshell.

This sophisticated cocktail combines the botanical backbone of Beefeater London Dry Gin with the herbaceous complexity of Green Chartreuse and balances them with tart lime juice and the subtle cherry notes of Luxardo Maraschino. The muddled fresh ginger infuses the drink with a zippy heat that tingles pleasantly on the palate, creating a surprisingly harmonious blend of herbal, spicy, and citrus flavors. Perfect for late afternoon cocktail hours or as a palate-awakening aperitif, the Verdant Zing Gin is especially well-suited for spring and summer evenings when you want something refreshing yet complex. While it requires a bit of technique with the muddling and fine straining, it's still accessible for home bartenders with basic equipment. This lively cocktail pairs beautifully with Asian-inspired appetizers, seafood dishes, or anything featuring fresh herbs—the ginger and herbal notes complement spicy tuna rolls or Thai-style fish cakes particularly well.