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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.

GlassCoupe
GarnishNone
ABV26%
Categoryclassic
Flavorherbal, 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

  1. Add gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice to shaker with ice
  2. Shake vigorously and double strain into chilled coupe glass
  3. 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.