More great-looking cocktails to try with your yellow chartreuse

I recently wrote about my discovery of the joys of yellow chartreuse. Since then I’ve tried the Naked and Famous and La Valencia a couple more times and can vouch that they are indeed cocktails you must introduce into your rotations.

Now I’ve researched more yellow chartreuses drinks. I haven’t tried any of them, but I will try all, with the Quarterback and the Nathalia particularly high on my list.

Ambrosia Cocktail, not to be confused with the Ambrosia champagne-based cocktail and referred to as a Greek “elixir of life,” is custard colored, complex, and herbal:

• .75 parts cognac

• 2 parts Bols Advocaat liqueur (a Dutch brandy that has egg yolks and sugar and is natural with no preservatives)

• 1 part Licor 43 (which is a yellow, vanilla liqueur that is popular in Spain)

• .5 parts yellow chartreuse

• Garnish with nutmeg 

Brandy Fix is a tart classic:

• 2 parts cognac

• .5 parts pineapple juice

• .5 parts fresh lemon juice

• .25 parts simple syrup

• .15 parts yellow chartreuse

• Garnish with lemon zest

Daisy Cutter Martini is floral, minty, herbal, and dry:

• 3 mint leaves muddled

• 1.5 parts Ketel One vodka

• 1 part St. Germain elderflower

• 1 part dry vermouth

• .25 parts yellow chartreuse

• Garnish with floating mint leaf

East Village Athletic Club is a reference to a club in Detroit when this drink was invented, in 1951. This recipe is adapted by some New Yorkers:

• .75 parts blanco tequila

• .75 parts yellow chartreuse

• .75 parts Grand Marnier

• .75 parts fresh lemon juice

• Garnish with lime wedge

Nathalia is a strong banana cognac drink that was discovered at a bar in Paris:

• 2 parts cognac

• .75 parts yellow chartreuse

• .75 parts crème de banane liqueur

• 1 dash angostura bitters

• Garnish with orange zest

Oddball Manhattan Dry is:

• 2.5 parts Bulliet bourbon (you can use any bourbon, but I think Bulliet is excellent for mixing)

• 1 part dry vermouth

• .5 parts yellow chartreuse

• 3 dash angostura bitters

• 2 maraschino cherries

The Quarterback

Quarterback is a white, creamy, and flavorful drink with a bite:

• 1 part yellow chartreuse

• 1 part Cointreau

• 1 part double heavy cream

• 1 part milk

• Garnish with orange zest