The Green Felt Gambit
When the stakes are high, sometimes you need a strategic play in green.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Green Chartreuse
- 0.25 oz Simple syrup (1:1)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker..
- Add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled..
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Lime wheel and a fresh mint sprig
History
This gin sour variation introduces the herbaceous, slightly sweet complexity of Green Chartreuse, offering a unique twist on the classic formula. It's a nod to the green felt of the poker table where Bond faced Le Chiffre.