Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Today’s cocktail is the Chrysanthemum! This low ABV, pre-prohibition classic is a favorite of mine and definitely worth a try. The combination of dry vermouth, Benedictine, absinthe, and orange oil is surprisingly delicious, and will have you coming back for another sip. Without any real bitter or sour flavors, the balance in this drink is delicate. I’ll show you the ratios I prefer, and we’ll also incorporate a regal stir with an orange peel to add a soft brightness to the cocktail. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Cheers!
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The Booze: 2:41
The Recipe: 3:58
Sips & Sign Off: 5:53
THE CHRYSANTHEMUM RECIPE 4:34
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Dry
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Bénédictine D.O.M.
3 dashes St. George Absinthe Verte
1 swath orange peel
Expressed orange oil and peel for garnish
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00:00 Intro
00:51 The History
02:41 The Booze
03:58 The Recipe
05:53 Sips & Sign Off
Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Today’s cocktail is the Chrysanthemum! This low ABV, pre-prohibition classic is a favorite of mine and definitely worth a try. The combination of dry vermouth, Benedictine, absinthe, and orange oil is surprisingly delicious, and will have you coming back for another sip. Without any real bitter or sour flavors, the balance in this drink is delicate. I’ll show you the ratios I prefer, and we’ll also incorporate a regal stir with an orange peel to add a soft brightness to the cocktail. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Cheers!
Try my grenadine & falernum 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Don’t forget the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
Join us on Patreon 👉 patreon.com/anderserickson
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 0:51
The Booze: 2:41
The Recipe: 3:58
Sips & Sign Off: 5:53
THE CHRYSANTHEMUM RECIPE 4:34
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Dry
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Bénédictine D.O.M.
3 dashes St. George Absinthe Verte
1 swath orange peel
Expressed orange oil and peel for garnish
THE TOOLS
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My favorite mixing glass: amzn.to/45nvvvq
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
Julep strainer: amzn.to/3mymEyA
Dasher bottles: amzn.to/3iKjbNE
Garnish picks: amzn.to/3I6QKoV
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Michael Cooney
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Al Gailey
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Filip Sodic
Scott Maclean
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
00:00 Intro
00:51 The History
02:41 The Booze
03:58 The Recipe
05:53 Sips & Sign Off
