What ingredients are in a Brigadier?

4 oz Hot Chocolate, 1 oz Green Chartreuse, 1 oz Cherry Heering

What glass do you use for a Brigadier?

A Brigadier is traditionally served in a Coupe Glass.

How strong is a Brigadier?

A Brigadier has an estimated ABV of 10,27%.

How many calories are in a Brigadier?

A Brigadier contains approximately 278 calories per serving.

Brigadier

Бокал Coupe Glass

Сложность Easy

Калории ~278 kcal

ABV 10,27%

Ингредиенты

Инструкции

Mix ingredients in a warmed mug and stir.

Warm Creamy

Brigadier is a warming cocktail that blends hot chocolate with Green Chartreuse and Cherry Heering, creating an indulgent combination of rich cocoa, herbal complexity, and cherry-brandy warmth. At 10.27% ABV, it is a winter-friendly drink that works as either a dessert cocktail or an after-dinner warmer. The Chartreuse's 130-herb character adds an unexpected complexity to what might otherwise be a straightforward hot chocolate drink.

History & Origins

Brigadier is a modern cocktail with disputed origins, its military rank name consistent with the tradition of naming cocktails after ranks and military titles. The pairing of hot chocolate with herbal liqueurs and cherry brandy reflects the Central European tradition of spiking hot beverages with spirits for warmth and flavor. Green Chartreuse's long history — produced by Carthusian monks since 1737 — and Cherry Heering's 19th-century Danish origin give the drink ingredients with significant heritage.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich chocolate and cream from the hot chocolate, with the complex herbal and alpine character of Green Chartreuse and the sweet cherry note of Cherry Heering. Palate: Warm and indulgent; the hot chocolate provides a sweet cocoa base that is lifted by the herbal intensity of Chartreuse and the fruity cherry of Cherry Heering. Finish: Long and warming, with lingering herbal complexity and chocolate sweetness.

chocolate herbal cherry warming sweet

Pro Tip

Warm the coupe glass with hot water before serving to keep this cocktail at the optimal drinking temperature for as long as possible.

Data verified Февраль 2018

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