Testing Chartreuse alternatives! The Chartreuse APOCALYPSE is upon us

Today we’re exploring alternatives for Green Chartreuse! I’ve been in denial long enough - this shortage on Chartreuse isn’t coming to an end anytime soon. Luckily we’ve got options! We’re putting five herbal liqueurs to the test to see if any come close to the unique flavor of Green Chartreuse. Let’s hope so - my Chartreuse supply is looking pretty sad. Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 https://houseofbitterbear.com Try my grenadine & falernum 👉 https://beveragemixers.com/collections/anders-erickson-holiday-collection?sca_ref=6375283.i1mAKIWjO7 Don’t forget the merch! 👉 https://exlsv.com/collections/anders-erickson Join us on Patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/anderserickson My newsletter: https://anderserickson.com Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨 TIME STAMPS Intro: 0:00 The Elixir of Life: 1:20 The Contenders: 2:57 First Impressions: 3:33 The Cocktail Test: 12:00 Final Thoughts: 15:26 THE LAST WORD RECIPE 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Botanist Islay Dry Gin 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Green Chartreuse (or herbal liqueur alternative) 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) fresh lime juice Cocktail cherry for garnish (optional) THE TOOLS My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK My go-to large shaking tin: https://amzn.to/33vnMLJ My go-to small cheater tin: https://amzn.to/3qecbe5 Hawthorne strainer: https://amzn.to/2VBUSWh Fine mesh strainer: https://amzn.to/4akT1dn My citrus bottles: https://amzn.to/3BScssO Hand juicer: https://amzn.to/3ioOwFeRubber Rubber bar mat (6"x12"): https://amzn.to/3h2IJER1Ajo9w The coupe: https://amzn.to/378o4xk Special thanks to our top-tier patrons: Adam Greetis Jacob Swain Brandon Carey Randy Calegari Mike Russo Bdxman Matt Dougherty Michael Cooney Matthew Crowley Kevin Callum Evans Dzomery Derek Patstone Rick Turoczy Alex Rosenberg Silverio Al Gailey Joshua Penley Sheri Muilenburg Antonio Moreno Connie & Rob Chapin David McDermitt Chris Roberts Howard Pollack Bruce Stark Kevin Wildman Silas Hale Brian Gordon David Byrne Nate Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anderserickson Follow Me: Web: https://www.anderserickson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anderserickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails Twitter: https://twitter.com/anderserickson_ Send stuff to: Anders Erickson PO Box 248 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.