Bonpland "Michael Jordan's Steakhouse" ABOUT _____ This Sazerac variation from Jules Elkovich, a sommelier at Michael Jordan's Steak House at Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Uncasville, Conn., is an homage to Aime Bonpland, the French botanist who explored Mexico between 1799 and 1805 with Alexander von Humboldt and who created the country's first maps. "Reposado tequila has the perfect marriage of spice, baking spice, green grass and fresh herbaceous notes that play so well with Green Chartreuse," she says. "And the name seemed an appropriate hat tip to the marriage of Mexican and French influences." This recipe originally appeared as part of "What the #$@! Do I Do with This? Green Chartreuse: What It Is and How to Use It." INGREDIENTS ___________ 1/2 oz Green Chartreuse 2 oz Clase Azul reposado tequila 3 dashes Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters 1 splash Fresh lime juice 1 Sugar cube Garnish Lime twist Glass Coupe DIRECTIONS __________ Rinse a coupe glass with the Green Chartreuse and set aside. Add the tequila, bitters, lime juice and sugar cube into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime twist. PROFILE _______ Flavors : [Bitter] Base Spirit : [Liqueurs] [Tequila] Cocktail Type : [Modern Classics] Served : [Neat/Up] Preparation : [Stirred] Strength : [Medium] Difficulty : [Medium] Hours : [Afternoon] [Evening] Brands : [Bittermens] [Chartreuse] [Clase Azul]