Written Word
Share
Tweet
Pin
Rate This Recipe
Thanks for your rating!
Comments:0
(be the first to comment)
4.0
Thank you for your comment.
Once it's approved, it will appear here.
What is Written Word?
The Written Word cocktail is a bold, herbal citrus drink that feels like it belongs in a quiet library lounge or a candle-lit speakeasy. Built from gin, Green Chartreuse, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice, this cocktail delivers a fascinating balance of botanical depth, sweet orange notes, and bright acidity. The Chartreuse brings complex alpine herbs, while the Cointreau softens the intensity with subtle orange sweetness. The result is vibrant, aromatic, and surprisingly refreshing.
If you enjoy sophisticated gin cocktails with layered herbal character, the Written Word is definitely worth exploring. It sits in the same family of balanced, spirit-forward classics that cocktail enthusiasts appreciate, much like the Bijou, another gin-based drink that highlights herbal liqueurs beautifully. The Written Word, however, leans brighter thanks to fresh lime juice and orange liqueur, making it feel lighter and more modern.
Don't forget to see what other drinks you can make with the ingredients you already have in your bar.
Why You'll Love It?
- Bright citrus flavor balanced with complex herbal notes from Green Chartreuse.
- A perfectly equal-parts cocktail that is easy to remember and mix.
- Elegant and sophisticated with a beautiful pale green hue.
- A great choice for gin lovers looking for something a little more adventurous.
Ingredients for Written Word
| My Bar | |
|---|---|
| 1 oz cointreau liqueur (buy) | ✘ |
| 1 oz lime juice (buy) | ✘ |
| 1 oz gin (buy) | ✘ |
| 1 oz chartreuse green | ✘ |
| change measure > | |
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add gin, Green Chartreuse, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice.
- Shake vigorously for about 12–15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass, and garnish with a thin lime wheel or lime twist.
