Yellow Twilight

Name: Yellow Twilight
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: Gentian liqueur (e.g., Suze) — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Herbal liqueur (e.g., Yellow Chartreuse) — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Vodka — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Chamomile cordial — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz); Tonic water — 80 ml (2 2/3 oz); Angostura aromatic bitters (opt.) — 1 dash

A herbal, bubbly and bitter cocktail ∙ Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 7.5% ABV ∙

The Yellow Twilight is a low-proof spritz of gentian and herbal liqueurs, vodka, and chamomile cordial, built over ice and topped with tonic water.

Ingredients

Servings

Garnish

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Pour all ingredients into the ice-filled glass: Gentian liqueur 15 mlHerbal liqueur (e.g., Yellow Chartreuse) 15 mlVodka 15 mlChamomile cordial 45 mlTonic water 80 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 1 dash (opt.)
Briefly stir
Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and discard
Garnish with a rosemary sprig

Tips

If you use the optional dash of Angostura, add it last so its aroma isn't buried under the chamomile cordial.

FAQ

What is the yellow cocktail?

The Yellow Twilight is one: a low-proof spritz of gentian liqueur, an herbal liqueur such as Yellow Chartreuse, vodka, and chamomile cordial, topped with tonic water. The liqueurs and the cordial give it its pale golden color.