| 1 1⁄2 | oz | Reposado Tequila |
| 3⁄4 | oz | Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano |
| 1⁄4 | oz | Green Chartreuse |
| 1 | twst | Grapefruit peel (as garnish) |
Instructions
Stir, strain, up with a grapefruit twist.
Notes
I increased the Green Chartreuse to 1/4 oz -- Stewart calls for a dash. Stewart's version calls for Lillet Blanc, but the Cocchi Americano provides more balance. Your mileage may vary.
From other users
- Pretty nice. Generous with the twist, which adds needed freshness.
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3 Comments
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Submitted by MOJO1229 on
"The French Intervention" is a misnomer as only 1/4 oz of this wonderful libation comes from France, namely the Green Chartreuse. But no matter, because the contributions from Mexico and Italy, in combination with France's contribution create a marvelously tasty drink that goes down easily... perhaps too easily.
For this drink, I used 1800 reposado tequila, maybe not top shelf, but a stalwart tequila, nevertheless. There is no way to adequately describe this drink other than to say it's light in taste, slightly sweet, very smooth, delicious to a fault, and so lowdown you won't be able to stop with just one. Your heart and soul won't let you! I rate this wondrous drink at 5.0--something I rarely do. But this drink deserves it! Stir, strain, and enjoy. But drink responsibly!
mojo1229
"The French Intervention" is
Submitted by noksagt on
...and the Lillet Blanc that was in the published recipe. The title refers to Napoleon III's invasion of Mexico, hence the remaining single ingredient.
Thanks for the history lesson
Submitted by MOJO1229 on
Thanks for the history lesson. Cheers!
mojo1229