Alaska Cocktail

Pro tips

• Chill your glass in the freezer or with ice water before serving to maintain temperature without dilution.
• Use fresh ice when stirring; cloudy or old ice can introduce off-flavors into a spirit-forward drink.
• Stir for exactly 30 seconds to achieve proper dilution and chill without over-watering the cocktail.
• Measure the Chartreuse carefully at 3/4 oz—too much overpowers the gin, too little loses the herbal character.

Substitutions

• Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin → any London Dry gin (Tanqueray, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire)
• Yellow Chartreuse → Green Chartreuse (more herbal, less sweet)
• Orange Bitters → Angostura Bitters (more spice-forward, less citrus)

Equipment

mixing glass · barspoon · jigger · strainer · coupe or cocktail glass

What kind of gin should I use for an Alaska Cocktail?

Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin is specified, but any London Dry style gin with crisp botanicals works well as a substitute.

Can I substitute Yellow Chartreuse in this recipe?

Green Chartreuse can replace yellow, though it will be more herbal and slightly more bitter. Yellow is milder and honey-forward.

Should an Alaska Cocktail be shaken or stirred?

Stir this drink in a mixing glass with ice for 30 seconds, then strain into a coupe or cocktail glass. Stirring preserves the spirit-forward balance.

What does orange bitters add to the Alaska Cocktail?

Orange bitters brighten the herbal chartreuse and add complexity, balancing the gin's botanicals without overpowering them.

What glassware should I use?

Serve in a coupe, cocktail, or Nick & Nora glass to showcase the drink's clear, spirit-forward character.