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The Modal
A vibrant green cocktail mirroring the slick, digital world of the new Matrix. This resurrected classic blends botanical gin and herbaceous green Chartreuse with the dream-like floral notes of elderflower liqueur, representing the sandboxed reality Neo creates. A sharp lime finish awakens the senses, a glitch in the system that asks you to question what is real.
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- 5 ingredients
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Gather these
Ingredients
- 1 oz (30 ml)Contemporary Gin
- 3/4 oz (22.5 ml)Green Chartreuse
- 1/2 oz (15 ml)St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 3/4 oz (22.5 ml)Fresh Lime Juice
- Lime TwistGarnish
Step by step
Instructions
- 1
Chill a coupe or cocktail glass in the freezer.
- 2
Add gin, Green Chartreuse, St-Germain, and fresh lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until well-chilled.
- 4
Double-strain the mixture into your chilled glass.
- 5
Express the oils from the lime twist over the drink by squeezing it, then place it on the rim or in the glass as a garnish.
The Inspiration
Why this drink
This cocktail is a thematic riff on the classic 'Last Word,' resurrected with new elements to reflect the film's plot. The base cocktail represents the old 'code,' while the addition of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur introduces a modern, romantic, and dream-like quality inspired by Neo's 'Modal' and his rekindled love for Trinity. The iconic green hue from the Chartreuse is a direct homage to the digital rain of the Matrix itself.
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