Mona Lisa
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 7.6% ABV ∙
The Mona Lisa is a shaken, low-ABV highball of herbal liqueur such as green Chartreuse and orange juice, topped with tonic water and served long over ice. Bright and citrusy up front, the sip turns herbal and slightly bittersweet, with a fizzy lift and a crisp, clean finish.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake the first 3 ingredients with ice: Herbal liqueur (e.g., Green Chartreuse) 30 mlOrange juice 60 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 2 dashes
- Strain into the ice-filled glass while also pouring Tonic water 45 ml
- Garnish with an orange wheel
Tips
- Pre-chill the glass and fill it fresh with ice before straining, so the tonic keeps its fizz instead of flattening in the shaker.
- Pour the tonic water in alongside the strain rather than shaking it, protecting its carbonation for the long fizzy finish.
- Shake the liqueur, juice, and bitters hard and briefly — just enough to chill, since over-shaking mutes the tonic's sparkle once combined.
FAQ
What is a Mona Lisa?
The Mona Lisa is a low-ABV highball built on herbal liqueur, such as green Chartreuse, shaken with citrus and bitters for aeration, then strained into an ice-filled Collins glass and topped with tonic water. Garnished with an orange wheel, it comes in at about 7.6% ABV and roughly 178 calories per serving.
What is a Mona Lisa made of?
An herbal liqueur (commonly green Chartreuse), fresh orange juice, a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters, and tonic water. The liqueur, juice, and bitters are shaken with ice, then strained into a fresh ice-filled glass as the tonic is poured in, and it is garnished with an orange wheel.
