Chartreuse Shot

Classic · Liqueur · Shot

An ice-cold shot of green Chartreuse — 130 herbs and botanicals, 110 proof, and the favorite digestif of bartenders everywhere.

GlassShot
GarnishNone
ABV55%
CategoryShot
FlavorHerbal, Strong, Bitter

Ingredients

  • Green Chartreuse1.5 oz

Method

  1. Prep: Store Chartreuse in the freezer — it won't freeze due to high proof
  2. Glassware: Select chilled shot glass
  3. Build: Pour 1.5 oz ice-cold green Chartreuse into shot glass
  4. Serve: Sip slowly or shoot

Pro Tips

  • Keep the bottle in the freezer — the cold mellows the burn
  • Yellow Chartreuse is milder and sweeter if green is too much
  • A bartender's handshake at the end of a long shift