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Champs-Élysées

Cognac, Chartreuse, lemon, bitters. The Savoy Cocktail Book, 1930. Elegant, herbal, perfectly Parisian.

Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodShaken

Ingredients

  • Cognac VSOP1½ ounces
  • Yellow Chartreuse½ ounce
  • Fresh Lemon Juice½ ounce
  • Simple Syrup¼ ounce
  • Angostura Bitters1 dash

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

Notes

Yellow Chartreuse is the standard; green for a sharper version. Named for the Paris boulevard.

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