Alaska Cocktail
Preparation
Preparation time: 3 minutes
Drink Classification
Serving
Backstory
Alaska Cocktail
- Alaska
- Alaskan Cocktail
Characteristics overview
Flavor intensity & Experience
Ingredients
- Gin60 ml / 2 ozA classic London Dry Gin works very well.
- Yellow Chartreuse30 ml / 1 ozProvides the signature sweet and herbal flavor.
- Orange Bitters1 dashAdds complexity and bridges the other ingredients.
Ice type
- Cubed
Mixing equipments
- Mixing glass for combining and stirring
- Bar spoon for stirring
- Jigger for measuring
- Strainer for straining
Instructions
Garnishing
- Lemon twist, expressed over the drink
Dietary Information
Nutrition information
Occasions
- Cocktail Party
- Pre-dinner Drink
- Sophisticated Gathering
- Celebratory Toast
Pairing suggestions
- Oysters
- Smoked salmon
- Mild cheeses
- Olives and nuts
The Alaska Cocktail: A Crisp and Elegant Classic
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