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Gin · Coupe
A Prohibition-era cocktail from Detroit's Athletic Club, featuring equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice. Rediscovered in the 2000s.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 26% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | herbal, complex, equal-parts, modern-classic |
Ingredients
- Gin0.75 oz
- Green Chartreuse0.75 oz
- Maraschino Liqueur0.75 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.75 oz
- Lemon Wheel1 piece
Method
- Add gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice to shaker with ice
- Shake vigorously and double strain into chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with lime wheel
Pro Tips
- Equal parts (¾ oz each) of all four ingredients — this is a master-class in balance.
- Green Chartreuse MUST be the 110-proof original; the 80-proof yellow is a different drink.
- Rediscovered by Murray Stenson in Seattle in 2004 — now a modern classic.