Yellow Twilight
Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 8.3% 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. Light and fizzy with a bittersweet edge, the honeyed floral sweetness fades into a bracing, quinine-tinged finish brightened by fresh lemon oil and rosemary.
Ingredients
1
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
- Briefly stir
- Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and discard
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig
Tips
- Build directly over ice in a pre-chilled glass so the tonic stays fizzy instead of going flat on contact.
- Stir only briefly after pouring — a long stir knocks the carbonation out of the tonic water.
- Express the lemon twist right over the glass and discard it; the oil matters more than the peel itself.
- Add the Angostura dash last so its aromatic top note doesn't get buried under the chamomile cordial.
FAQ
What is the yellow cocktail?
The Yellow Twilight gets its pale golden hue mainly from Yellow Chartreuse and chamomile cordial, built over ice and topped with tonic water in a wine glass.
What is the yellow alcoholic drink?
Several cocktails are yellow, most often from yellow Chartreuse, egg yolk, or citrus; there is no single definitive one. The Yellow Twilight is one example, taking its color from Yellow Chartreuse and chamomile cordial rather than from egg or citrus juice.
How do you make a cocktail yellow?
A cocktail turns yellow from ingredients such as yellow Chartreuse, egg yolk, pineapple juice, or a yellow-tinted liqueur or cordial. The Yellow Twilight gets its color from Yellow Chartreuse and chamomile cordial, built over ice with gentian liqueur, vodka, and tonic water rather than from egg or fruit juice.
