Greenpoint
Rye, yellow Chartreuse and sweet vermouth. Herbal and honeyed.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 33% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Rye whiskey
- 15 ml Yellow Chartreuse
- 15 ml Sweet vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml rye whiskey into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml Yellow Chartreuse into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Greenpoint
Created in 2006 by Michael McIlroy at Milk & Honey in New York. It is one of a series of modern drinks named after Brooklyn neighbourhoods.
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Greenpoint FAQ
What's in a Greenpoint?
60 ml rye whiskey, 15 ml yellow chartreuse, 15 ml sweet vermouth, 1 dash angostura bitters, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Greenpoint?
About 33% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Greenpoint?
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 a Greenpoint in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
