Xanthia
Equal parts gin, cherry liqueur and yellow Chartreuse. Sweet, herbal and strong.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 29% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 30 ml Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering)
- 30 ml Yellow Chartreuse
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering) into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml Yellow Chartreuse into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Stir longer than usual to calm the sweetness.
About the Xanthia
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.
Xanthia FAQ
What's in a Xanthia?
30 ml gin, 30 ml cherry liqueur (cherry heering), 30 ml yellow chartreuse, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Xanthia?
About 29% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Xanthia?
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 Xanthia in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
