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Chartreuse!

Piobaire

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Originally Posted by sabvinnie
The Flaming Eyeball.

3 part green chartreuse, 1 part Drambuie in a shot glass.

Drop in a small green olive and light that puppy up.

Extinguish flames and go for it - doesn't actually taste that good...


That will light? It's so low in alcohol, it can't be that flammable.
 

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Originally Posted by Piobaire
Okay, made a Last Word with lime. You know what? I prefer it with the lemon. The lime is just a bit too tart and acidic.

I'm quite fond of limes so perhaps I am slightly biased here.

In fact, I'm not particularly fond of lemon in drinks.
 

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Originally Posted by airportlobby
Is luxardo the maraschino to go with (or maybe the only maraschino)? I've been eyeing the chartreuse at spec's recently. Trying the last word may justify a bottle.
Originally Posted by LabelKing
I've never really seen any other brand for Maraschino liquer.
There are also Stock, Maraska, and Bols.
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Do you know which bars might have the VEP?
I could help you if you are interested in Boston, NYC, or Philadelphia.
Originally Posted by sabvinnie
The Flaming Eyeball. 3 part green chartreuse, 1 part Drambuie in a shot glass. Drop in a small green olive and light that puppy up. Extinguish flames and go for it - doesn't actually taste that good...
This is incredibly disgusting, and a waste of good spirits. BTW, Pio, Chatreuse is 110pf, so I'm sure it will ignite. ~H
 

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How do you find the other Maraschinos?

I've never really paid much attention to Bols as they seem to produce a number of questionable things.
 

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Originally Posted by Huntsman
There are also Stock, Maraska, and Bols. I could help you if you are interested in Boston, NYC, or Philadelphia. This is incredibly disgusting, and a waste of good spirits. BTW, Pio, Chatreuse is 110pf, so I'm sure it will ignite. ~H
It is not amazing but leaves a fascinating after taste... Yes, it does light.
 

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Originally Posted by LabelKing
How do you find the other Maraschinos? I've never really paid much attention to Bols as they seem to produce a number of questionable things.
I agree about Bols, LK. The general consensus in my circles is that the Luxardo is best for cocktails, followed by the Maraska. As for finding them: http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/st...raschino/1/usa Best, H
 

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Originally Posted by LabelKing
Do you know which bars might have the VEP?

I've only had the VEP at a friend's home that is better stocked than most of the bars in the city. I suspect higher brow hipster bars may have it such as Bourbon & Branch or Alembic... but then again, most of the hipsters I know aren't familiar with Chartreuse.
 

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Originally Posted by I<3Bacon
I've only had the VEP at a friend's home that is better stocked than most of the bars in the city. I suspect higher brow hipster bars may have it such as Bourbon & Branch or Alembic... but then again, most of the hipsters I know aren't familiar with Chartreuse.
I've been to Alembic and they do not. S.F. at least has the advantage of possessing a number of better bars.
 

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They make bag sized bottles of Green Chartreuse!

Perfect for one's daily carry bag. Obviously bigger than a miniature, but smaller than a full 750ml bottle.
 

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How do you cut your lime like that... Trying this tomorrow.
 

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I bought my parents a bottle of V.E.P. Chartreuse once it was very much appreciated.

I always used to get Chatreuse and Izarra mixed. Izarra is made in Bayonne in the French Basque Country. Like Chatreuse there are two varieties of Izarra:
Yellow Izarra (Izarra Horia in Basque) is made with 32 herbs with a predominantly almond taste and is 40 proof.
Green Izarra (Izarra Berdea in Basque) is made with 48 herbs and has a peppermint taste and is stronger at 48 proof.
 

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this thread convinced me to buy chartreuse, and i must say it is great to taste a unique flavor you have never had before.
 

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