Emerald Martini
Description
The Emerald Martini is a sophisticated cocktail for connoisseurs, adding the mystical Chartreuse Vert to the classic Martini. It features a beautiful pistachio green color and complex, profound flavors from over 130 herbs and spices. With Chartreuse's ancient history, this unique taste born from secret recipes guarded in French monasteries for centuries offers an experience found nowhere else.
Origin
Country of Origin: France （20世紀中期）
Believed to have been created by French bartenders in the mid-20th century. While the Martini has ancient origins, the Chartreuse variation is relatively recent, born as a creative cocktail utilizing the mystical characteristics of monastery-made liqueur. The beautiful green color inspired the name 'Emerald'.
Birth Date Meaning
An angel in white with global aspirations
The mystical green color and complex flavor of Chartreuse express noble ideals and global aspirations
Famous Quotes
- "Chartreuse is the liqueur that angels drink and devils desire" - French proverb
Trivia
- Chartreuse has been made by French monks since 1737 using a secret recipe
- The Chartreuse recipe is one of the world's most closely guarded secrets
- The Emerald Martini is a variation of the 'King of Cocktails' - the Martini
- Chartreuse uses over 130 different herbs and spices
- Green Chartreuse has higher alcohol content (55%) than the yellow variety
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Vodka - 45 ml
- Chartreuse Vert - 15 ml
Instructions:
- Add ice to mixing glass
- Pour vodka
- Add Chartreuse Vert
- Stir quickly with bar spoon
- Strain into chilled cocktail glass when well mixed
- Twist lemon peel for aroma and drop into glass
- Garnish with olive if desired