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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Chartreuse Swizzle Holiday Edition
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.
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
Instructions
- Chill glassware in advance.
- Add liquid ingredients to a shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
- 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.
- 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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Updated: March 6, 2023 by Michael Kahn