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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Squid Mixes: Rocky Green Dragon


A Rocky Green Dragon combines gin, green Chartreuse and Cognac.  I got my recipe from The New York Bartender's Guide.  You'd think there'd be a great story behind such a colorful cocktail name but I couldn't find anything.

My wife found the gin to be a bit much - I used Prairie Organic for this one.  A lighter choice might have worked better.  Also, as much as we both enjoy Chartreuse, she felt this cocktail suffered from the lack of a citrus "top note" like lemon or lime juice.

This is why we experiment.
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13 comments:

  1. Jeff March 10, 2021 at 3:53 PM

    You should make up a story for the drink!

    https://fromarockyhillside.com

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    1. The Armchair SquidMarch 10, 2021 at 4:42 PM

      Ha!

      I have seen other "dragon" cocktails involving Chartreuse. Perhaps there's something there.

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  2. Andrew LeonMarch 10, 2021 at 5:59 PM

    well, now I want to try it

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  3. angryparsnipMarch 10, 2021 at 6:18 PM

    I enjoy reading about all the drinks you make that I have never heard of.

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  4. BirgitMarch 10, 2021 at 9:34 PM

    This is a big no for me as soon as I read...cognac.

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  5. Commander ZaiusMarch 13, 2021 at 7:14 AM

    Never was big into mixed drinks. But damn, you make me wish I could consume alcohol.

    But my cardiologist would kill me. He about slapped me silly when I told him once I had half of my wife's beer last July 4th.

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  6. DMSMarch 14, 2021 at 1:04 PM

    I feel like I need to order this one simply because of its name! :)
    ~Jess

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    1. The Armchair SquidMarch 14, 2021 at 1:13 PM

      I definitely recommend trying Chartreuse if you have the chance.

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