The Andean Elixir: A Pisco and Chartreuse Delight

This Peruvian-inspired cocktail is a tantalizing twist on the classic Alaska cocktail. Pisco, a grape brandy hailing from the Andes, takes center stage alongside the herbal sweetness of yellow Chartreuse and the delicate floral notes of Lillet Blanc. The result is a sophisticated, aromatic libation that pays homage to the diverse flavors of Peru, while offering a refreshing and complex sipping experience.

The Andean Elixir: A Pisco and Chartreuse Delight

A delightful riff on the classic Alaska cocktail, The Andean Elixir combines pisco, yellow Chartreuse, and Lillet Blanc for a sophisticated and aromatic libation.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz. pisco
  • 1 oz. yellow Chartreuse
  • 1/4 oz. Lillet Blanc
  • 1 orange peel
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Express the oils from the orange peel into a mixing glass, then drop the peel into the glass.
  2. Add the pisco, yellow Chartreuse, and Lillet Blanc into the mixing glass.
  3. Add ice to the mixing glass.
  4. Stir the cocktail until well chilled.
  5. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.