Green Chartreuse Shot recipe — The mysterious monk's potion that'll either enlighten you or knock you sideways. Made with grape brandy. Originally from France.
I'm that mysterious friend who knows 130 secrets but will only tell you after you've earned my trust. Complex, ancient, and definitely not for everyone—but those who get me are absolutely obsessed. I come with centuries of baggage and a kick that'll make you question your life choices.
Only two Carthusian monks alive know the complete recipe for Green Chartreuse at any given time, and they're the only ones allowed to prepare the final blend of 130 herbs and spices. The recipe has never been written down in its entirety.
Created in 1764 by Carthusian monks who received a mysterious manuscript for an 'elixir of long life' in 1605. It took them 150 years to perfect the recipe, and they've been the sole producers ever since, funding their monastery with liquid mysticism.
Category: cocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: grape brandy | ABV: 55.0-55.0%
Origin: France