Name: Alaska · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 4 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 60 ml Gin; 15 ml Yellow Chartreuse; 1 dash Orange bitters; 1 piece Lemon twist (for garnish)

Drink type Servings

Measurement system

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Alaska

Description

A variation of the classic martini, the Alaska cocktail combines gin with the herbal complexity of Yellow Chartreuse. This Prohibition-era drink remains a sophisticated choice for those who enjoy a strong yet balanced flavour.

It is believed to have been first recorded in Jacques Straubs 1913 book "Drinks," making it an enduring classic among spirit-forward cocktails.

Ingredients

60 ml Gin
15 ml Yellow Chartreuse
1 dash Orange bitters
1 piece Lemon twist (for garnish)

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir with ice.

Instructions

Measure into a mixing glass: 60 ml Gin, 15 ml Yellow Chartreuse, 1 dash Orange bitters.
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until the drink is very cold.
Fine-strain into chilled coupes and serve without ice.
Finish with: 1 piece Lemon twist.