Alaska Cocktail

Name: Alaska Cocktail Recipe with Gin and Chartreuse
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dash Orange Bitters; 1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin; 3/4 oz Yellow Chartreuse

The Alaska Cocktail is a classic gin drink balanced with herbal yellow chartreuse and orange bitters, delivering a sophisticated aperitif with citrus and botanical notes.

🏷️Equipment: cocktail glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$10–$16

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

2 dash Orange Bitters
1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin
3/4 oz Yellow Chartreuse

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Instructions

1
Stir well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
2
cocktail glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Stir ingredients with ice for 10–15 seconds; Alaska Cocktails are spirit-forward and need minimal dilution—overchilling waters down the herbal balance.
Chill your glass beforehand by filling with ice water while you build the drink, then discard before straining.
Add bitters last and stir gently to distribute evenly; orange bitters can settle unevenly if rushed.
Use fresh ice; old or cloudy ice melts faster and dilutes the drink. Fresh, hard ice is key to proper chilling.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin → Tanqueray or Beefeater (cleaner juniper, similar proof)
Yellow Chartreuse → Green Chartreuse (requires 1/2 oz instead of 3/4 oz due to higher intensity)

Storage & make-ahead

Alaska Cocktails are made to order and should be consumed immediately. Spirits and liqueurs store indefinitely in a cool, dark cabinet.

Equipment

mixing glass · bar spoon · strainer · jigger or measuring spoon · coupe or Nick & Nora glass

Common Questions

What type of gin works best for an Alaska Cocktail?

Dry gin with a clean juniper backbone works best. Old Mr. Boston or similar London Dry style gins are traditional choices that let the chartreuse shine.

Can you substitute yellow chartreuse in this cocktail?

Yellow chartreuse is essential to the drink's character. Green chartreuse is too strong and will overpower the gin; no direct substitute maintains the same flavor profile.

Should an Alaska Cocktail be served up or on the rocks?

Traditionally served in a coupe glass up (chilled and strained), though it can be served on rocks if preferred. Stir with ice for 10-15 seconds to chill without over-dilution.