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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 Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon twist (for garnish)

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir with ice.

Instructions

  1. Add gin, Yellow Chartreuse, and orange bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir well until chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

4 mins Easy Approx. 25% ABV 2 units 175 kcal Ice Batch friendly
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