Greenpoint

The Greenpoint cocktail is traditionally made with gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino cherry juice, and a touch of fresh citrus. It is typically served over crushed ice in a chilled coupe glass. The combination creates a beautifully balanced drink that is both herbaceous and slightly bitter.

The Greenpoint offers a complex flavor profile where the dry botanical notes of the gin meet the intense, herbal spice of the green Chartreuse. The maraschino cherry juice adds a subtle almond sweetness that rounds out the sharp edges of the drink. It is a strong, spirit-forward cocktail with a refreshing finish.

The Greenpoint is a modern classic cocktail created in the mid-2000s by Michael McIlroy at the famous Milk & Honey bar in New York City. It is part of a family of cocktails named after Brooklyn neighborhoods, similar to the Greenpoint's cousin, the Bensonhurst. The drink gained popularity through the speakeasy revival movement.

While you can substitute yellow Chartreuse, it will significantly change the flavor profile, as yellow Chartreuse is sweeter, milder, and less herbal than the green variety. Using yellow Chartreuse will result in a softer, sweeter cocktail that lacks the original's vibrant green hue. If you want to experience the drink as the bartender intended, stick to the green.