Dandelion Recipe

By
Nick Caruana
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Updated August 29, 2018
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This variation on the classic Chrysanthemum cocktail uses a Yellow and Green Chartreuse combination in place of Benedictine, and subs in bitter Malört in place of the more traditional absinthe.

Recipe Details

Dandelion Recipe

Active 2 mins
Total 2 mins
Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Vya Extra Dry vermouth

  • 3/4 ounce Yellow Chartreuse

  • 1/4 ounce Green Chartreuse

  • 1/3 ounce Malört

  • Garnish: orange twist

Directions

  1. Fill a mixing glass 2/3 full with ice. Add vermouth, Yellow Chartreuse, Green Chartreuse and Malort. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds.

  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the orange twist and serve.

Special Equipment

Mixing glass, barspoon, strainer, citrus peeler

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
201Calories
0gFat
7gCarbs
0gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories201
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 6mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 3mg14%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 0mg1%
Potassium 59mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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