Alaska
A golden, herbal martini riff featuring Yellow Chartreuse.
The Alaska is a spirit-forward variation of the Martini that swaps dry vermouth for Yellow Chartreuse. This substitution adds honeyed, herbal, and saffron notes to the gin, creating a drink that is colder and more golden than the original. It is often dashed with orange bitters to bridge the gap between the piney gin and the liqueur. The drink is potent and aromatic, representing the 'Golden Age' of cocktail experimentation.
Ingredients
- • 1.5 oz gin
- • 0.5 oz Yellow Chartreuse
- • 1 dash orange bitters
Did you know?
“Despite the cold name, the drink likely originated in South Carolina before being immortalized in the *Savoy Cocktail Book* as a cooling drink for high society.”
Bartender's Note
Yellow Chartreuse is milder and sweeter than Green; using Green Chartreuse makes a completely different drink (the Jewel).
How to make the Alaska
- 1Add gin, Yellow Chartreuse, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
- 2Stir until very cold
- 3Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass
- 4Garnish with a lemon twist
