Brigadier
A sophisticated winter warmer that elevates classic hot chocolate with the complex, herbal intensity of Green Chartreuse and the deep, fruity richness of Cherry Heering. Ideally served steaming hot, this cocktail strikes a perfect balance between sweet, herbal, and chocolaty notes.
What it tastes like
The aroma is dominated by medicinal herbs and rich cocoa with a faint trace of dark fruit. On the palate, the thick chocolate body carries sharp notes of anise and menthol that transition into a sweet, syrupy cherry flavor. The mouthfeel is dense and warming, finishing with a lingering herbal spice and the bitterness of dark cocoa.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Hot Chocolate4 oz
- Green Chartreuse1 oz
- Cherry Heering1 oz
Preparation
- 1
Prepare your hot chocolate ensuring it is piping hot.
- 2
Pre-warm a mug by rinsing it with hot water.
- 3
Pour the Green Chartreuse and Cherry Heering into the warmed mug.
- 4
Top with the prepared hot chocolate.
- 5
Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 6
Serve immediately.
Substitutions
- Green ChartreuseYellow Chartreuse — This reduces the herbal intensity and proof while adding a more pronounced honey sweetness.
- Cherry HeeringLuxardo Sangue Morlacco — This provides a more tart, tannic cherry flavor compared to the jammy profile of Heering.
- Green ChartreuseGenepy — This maintains the alpine herbal character but results in a lighter, less viscous drink.
- Hot ChocolateHot Oat Milk Cocoa — This keeps the creamy texture while adding a slight toasted grain note to the background.
Variations
The Winter Guard
Add a half-ounce of peated scotch to introduce a smoky layer that complements the herbal Chartreuse.
Spiced Brigadier
Whisk a pinch of cayenne and cinnamon into the hot chocolate to sharpen the finish and increase the heat.