An aromatic liqueur that was originally made by the monks of La Grande Chartruese monastery in France The yellow variety, colored with saffron, is lighter and sweeter than the green type, which is higher in alcohol content
aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint; made at monastery near Grenoble, France having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur
An alcoholic cordial, distilled from aromatic herbs; made at La Grande Chartreuse
a French liqueur made from many different roots, herbs and spices There are two styles: yellow, which is less alcoholic and sweeter, and green, which is heavier and stronger
Is an herb flavored liqueur that is very aromatic Aromatic plants and herbs are steeped in alcohol It is produced at the Grande Chartreuse Monastery near Grenoble, France by the Carthusian Monks Chartreuse comes in 3 colors; yellow, green, and pale green The green is sweet and strong in alcohol (55% alc /vol ) The yellow is sweeter and less powerful (45% alc /vol ) than the green Pale green Chartreuse is labelled "Elixir Végétal de la Grande Chartreuse" (71% alc /vol ) The "Elixir" should be consumed sparingly (read - tiny sips so you don't choke, gag, and cough technique) Best enjoyed as an after dinner drink straight up cold or on the rocks Blends well with fruit juices and club soda
aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint; made at monastery near Grenoble, France
A cordial made from herb liqueurs (either yellow or green) Carthusian monks originated this
French word for a Cathusian monastery (in Italian Certosa) The Carthusian Order was founded by St Brumo (c 1030-1101) at Chartreuse near Grenoble in 1084 It is an eremetic order, the life of the monks being one of silence, prayer, and austerity
The green-yellow color that is common among trees that have poor fall coloration of their foliage