Café Verde Swizzle

Name: Café Verde Swizzle
Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz Green Chartreuse; 1/2 oz Cruz De Fuego Mezcal; 1 oz Mr Black Mezcal Cask Coffee Liqueur; 1 oz Pineapple Juice; 1/2 oz Lime Juice; 1/2 oz Liber & Co. Pineapple Gum Syrup

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By Mike Vander Horn

Submitted on: October 3, 2022

Refreshing

Seasonal

Taking some inspiration from the winner of the Mr Black Coffee Challenge two years ago I started pondering a Swizzle with Mr Black Mezcal Cask. Of course I’d feature Mezcal but what if I chose another famous swizzle to build upon? The Chartreuse Swizzle is meant to showcase Green Chartreuse alone but the herbal liqueur has always paired insanely well with coffee. Together with a double dose of fresh pineapple and pineapple gum syrup, with some fresh lime for acidity, this cocktail pushes past t...

Ingredients

1 1/4 oz
Green Chartreuse

1/2 oz
Cruz De Fuego Mezcal

1 oz
Mr Black Mezcal Cask Coffee Liqueur

1 oz
Pineapple Juice

1/2 oz
Lime Juice

1/2 oz
Liber & Co. Pineapple Gum Syrup

Instructions

Garnish

Mint

Build

Glass

Beer Glass

Estimated strength

About 13% ABV (estimate)

By Mike Vander Horn

Mixologist

I hope to see my creations out in the wild!

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Add all ingredients to a Pilsner glass with crushed ice. With a barspoon or swizzle stick, swizzle back and forth until frost forms. Top with more ice and garnish with a mint sprig.

Editor's Note

Green Chartreuse meets barrel-rested coffee in this bold, smoky swizzle. Pineapple gum syrup bridges the herbal and roasted notes for a complex, refreshing finish.

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Crafted Pour

12 August 2026

This is such a creative and bold combination of flavors! The way you've balanced the herbal intensity of the Chartreuse with the coffee and smoke is truly impressive. Thanks for sharing this unique creation!