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Alaska cocktail

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Alaska

A crisp and bold gin cocktail with a touch of Yellow Chartreuse.

Base
Gin
Difficulty
Easy
Strength
Medium

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Combine Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, and Orange Bitters in a Mixing Glass.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Stir until chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
  5. Garnish with a Lemon Peel.

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About the Alaska

The Alaska cocktail is a classic gin drink with the distinctive herbal flavor of Yellow Chartreuse. It's a simple but strong cocktail, often served as an aperitif. The drink's name is said to have been inspired by the frosty, crisp nature of Alaska, fitting for its herbal and citrusy profile.

This cocktail is favored by those who enjoy herbal and slightly bitter notes combined with the smoothness of gin.

Similar drinks

How this compares

  • Vesper

    Both are gin-based and spirit-forward, but Vesper adds vodka and Lillet Blanc, while Alaska uses Yellow Chartreuse for a more herbal profile.

  • Last Word

    Both are herbal gin cocktails, but Last Word uses Green Chartreuse and maraschino liqueur, giving it a different flavor profile.

  • Negroni

    Both are classic gin cocktails, but Negroni uses vermouth and Campari for a sweeter, bitter flavor, while Alaska is drier with Yellow Chartreuse.

  • Manhattan

    Both are strong, spirit-forward drinks, but Manhattan is whiskey-based with vermouth, while Alaska is gin-based with herbal notes from Chartreuse.

  • Gin Sling

    Both feature gin as the base spirit, but Gin Sling is a sweeter, more refreshing drink with citrus and sugar, while Alaska is drier with Yellow Chartreuse.

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