Issue No. 25

La Charteuse, also known as the “Elixir of
Long Life” for its alleged medicinal qualities) is
apparently made from 130 different local
herbs, plants and other botanicals gathered
from the mountains around Grenoble. It's
matured in oak casks, and the finished liqueur
packs quite a punch.
The recipe dates back to 1605 and was
created by monks at the La Grande
Chartreuse in Voiron. It is still made there
today, said to be concocted by two monks, the
only people in the world who know the
heavily guarded recipe.
La Chartreuse liqueur
If you’re wondering if there’s a link –
you’re right. There is.
Try a slug of the green stuff in a hot chocolate
for a "Verte Chaud" or mix with sparkling
water, mint leaves, a little lime juice, 2
teaspoons of sugar and ice to make a classic
Chartreuse Mojito...