Caribbean Courage Recipe

Chartreuse rinse

Pour 1/4 teaspoon Green Chartreuse into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Swirl the Chartreuse around so it coats the inside of the glass, then pour out (or discard) any excess, leaving a thin aromatic film. Set the glass aside.

If you prefer a colder drink, chill the serving glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes before the rinse step.

Add the rum, vanilla-guava puree, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using) into a cocktail shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) and secure the lid.

Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker is well-chilled and slightly frosty on the outside. The goal is to both chill and dilute the cocktail to bright, balanced flavors.

Double-strain the cocktail into the Chartreuse-rinsed chilled glass using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer (or a fine strainer alone) to remove ice shards and any fruit/puree solids.

Express oils from a lime peel over the drink by holding the peel skin-side down above the glass and giving it a quick twist, then rub the peel on the glass rim if desired and drop the peel or a lime wheel into the cocktail as a garnish.

Serve immediately. The drink should be aromatic with a subtle herbaceous note from the Chartreuse rinse, bright lime acidity, and sweet vanilla-guava fruit with rum backbone.