Liqueurs

Yellow Chartreuse

Liqueur
47.5% ABV
17 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
✓Features in 17 WhatDrink drinks.

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✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.

At a Glance

96 kcalCalories

47.5%ABV

7.5gSugar

10.5gCarbs

LiqueurType

17Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Yellow Chartreuse?

Yellow Chartreuse is mapped to the Chartreuse reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

What does Yellow Chartreuse taste like?

herbal, botanical, spice, intense, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Yellow Chartreuse profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: BoldSweetBeginner-friendly: High

Best used for: aromatic cocktails, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots

Appears in 17 recipes
High-strength spirit (47.5% ABV)

Ways to use yellow chartreuse

Cocktails (17)

Yellow Chartreuse is mapped to the Chartreuse reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.

Flavour profile

BotanicalHerbalIntenseSpice

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 22.18–59.15 ml; median 59.15 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 16 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 320
Sugar (per 100 ml): 25 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 35 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoNot compatible
Low-CarbNot compatible
Low-SugarNot compatible
Veganvaries
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-16T02:53:30.320595+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Yellow Chartreuse — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Yellow Chartreuse?: There are 17 cocktail recipes featuring Yellow Chartreuse in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Yellow Chartreuse?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Yellow Chartreuse include Yellow Rose Of Texas, Champs Elysees Cocktail, Chocolate Cocktail. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Yellow Chartreuse?: Yellow Chartreuse has an ABV of approximately 47.5%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Yellow Chartreuse with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Yellow Chartreuse sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Yellow Chartreuse, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.