The Champs Élysées

We’re heading to the 8th Arrondissment for today’s cocktail, The Champs Élysées, and we’re exploring it with Wilmer Nolasco, head bartender at Leroy’s in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. More than just another use for that bottle of green Chartreuse, this is a bold yet refreshing four-ingredient shaken classic. Listen on to discover Nolasco’s Champs Élysées recipe —  and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe! 

Wilmer Nolasco’s Champs Élysées Recipe 

Ingredients 

- 1 ½ ounces Cognac, such as Cognac Park VS 

- ½ ounce green Chartreuse 

- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice 

- ⅓ ounce rich demerara simple syrup (2:1) 

- 2 dashes Angostura bitters 

Directions 

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. 

2. Shake until well chilled. 

3. Double strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. 

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