Craft cocktail enthusiasts and mixologists have found the next innovative ingredient to expand their drink programs!
Chareau is a unique new liqueur that blends aloe vera juice, macerated vine fruits, Californian botanicals, and eau de vie. The result is an exceptionally “cooling” liqueur with bright notes of muskmelon, lemon, cucumber, and spearmint.
Chareau’s crisp, refreshing profile makes it enjoyable served simply over the rocks, but its true potential emerges as a cocktail ingredient. Its bright, botanical notes bring new depth and lift to both classic and modern recipes, quickly becoming the modern bartender’s not-so-secret weapon!
Chareau Craft Cocktails
The Aloe Black combines crisp tequila with cooling cucumber juice, sharp lemon, and the floral-botanical magic of Chareau. The striking seafoam color comes from the green cucumber juice and crême de violette. Light, refreshing, and visually stunning, the Aloe Black is a great example of Chareau’s versatility.
Recipe
- 2 oz. Blanco Tequila
- ½ oz. Cucumber Juice
- ¾ oz. Lemon Juice
- ½ oz. Simple Syrup
- ¼ oz. Chareau
- ¼ oz. Bitter Truth Violet Liqueur (crème de violette)
- Add all ingredients to a shaker, strain over fresh ice, and garnish with pink salt and edible purple flowers.
The Hotline Bling refreshes, but with a little heat! This cocktail opens up with the cooling botanical flavors of Chareau, and the spark follows with St. George Green Chile Vodka. Its crisp vegetal heat and the addition of muddled lime enhances the zesty freshness, creating a cocktail that hits that perfect note.
Recipe
- 1 ½ oz. Chareau
- 1/2 oz. St. George Green Chile Vodka
- ¾ oz. Lime Juice
- ½ oz. Simple Syrup
- 2 Lime Wedges
- Muddle simple syrup and lime wedges. Add remaining ingredients, add ice, shake, and double strain.
The Chareau Spritz is a light and endlessly sippable classic. Crisp rosé blends beautifully with the aloe notes of Chareau to create a delicate fruity balance. A splash of sparkling water adds gentle effervescence, while a lemon wheel garnish provides a bright note of citrus.
Recipe
- 2 parts Rosé
- 1 part Chareau
- Lemon Wheel
- Add ice, top with sparkling water, and garnish with a lemon wedge.
