Alaska
Gin and yellow Chartreuse. Golden, honeyed and herbal.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 33% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 15 ml Yellow Chartreuse
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml Yellow Chartreuse into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Alaska
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Alaska FAQ
What's in an Alaska?
60 ml gin, 15 ml yellow chartreuse, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is an Alaska?
About 33% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir an Alaska?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve an Alaska in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
