Added May 11, 2026

Verdant Widow

Name: Verdant Widow
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Gin; 0.5 oz Vodka; 0.5 oz Green Chartreuse; 1 barspoon Absinthe

A haunting vesper riff that layers absinthe over gin, vodka, and Green Chartreuse for an intensely aromatic martini.

AI-assisted recipe · verify proportions before serving

Glass: Chilled coupe
Method: Stir
Ice: Cubed
Garnish: Thin lemon twist or star anise
Serves: 1

Servings 1

Ingredients

1.5 oz Gin
0.5 oz Vodka
0.5 oz Green Chartreuse
1 barspoon Absinthe

Story

After asking to riff specifically on the Chartreuse Vesper, the conversation leaned further into aromatic intensity. This variation added absinthe to amplify the alpine and anise notes already present in the Green Chartreuse.

Method

Chill a coupe glass.
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with cubed ice.
Stir until extremely cold.
Strain into the chilled coupe.
Garnish with a thin lemon twist or star anise.

Notes

Original concept described the drink as “crisp but unearthly.”