Chartreuse Swizzle Holiday Edition Cocktail Recipe

Updated: July 9, 2025 by Michael Kahn. Published: December 3, 2022.

This holiday version of the Chartreuse Swizzle cocktail delivers the same classic pineapple essence with a holiday flare. The chartreuse swizzle is normally a cool and sophisticated summer beverage. In lieu of the tiki look, I’ve made a few festive garnish modifications to give those winter wonderland vibes.

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Michael Kahn

Chartreuse Swizzle Holiday Edition

5 from 1 vote
This holiday version of the Chartreuse Swizzle cocktail delivers the same classic pineapple essence with a holiday flare. The chartreuse swizzle is normally a cool and sophisticated summer beverage. In lieu of the tiki look, I've made a few festive garnish modifications to give those winter wonderland vibes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 249

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum
  • 3/4 oz Lime juice
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Crushed Ice For garnish
  • 3 Cranberries For garnish
  • 1 sprig Thyme For garnish
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Freshly Grated
  • 1 sprig Mint Fresh

Method
 

  1. Chill glassware in advance.
  2. Add liquid ingredients to a shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
  3. Pour shaken ingredients into a chilled Tom Collins or double old-fashioned. Fill to the top with crushed ice. Add a sprig of mint, pineapple, and freshly grated nutmeg. Serve.
  4. Create the cranberry and thyme garnish, using a cocktail pick to hold together. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.4mg

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