CHEVY CHASE: Macon Bistro & Larder Adds Six New Chartreuse Cocktails to Its Menu In Honor of St. Patrick’s Day

Beverage Director Andra “AJ” Johnson of Macon Bistro & Larder, located at 5520 Connecticut Ave., NW, 20015, is pleased to debut six cocktails incorporating Green Chartreuse and Yellow Chartreuse in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.  The new collection of cocktails will be divided into two groups: “Tried & True”, or classic cocktails, and “New School”, concoctions created by Johnson.  These special libations will be available St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Thursday, March 17^th through Sunday, March 20^th.  The seasonal featured cocktail list will also be available upon request.  Additionally, Patrick Owens, brand ambassador for Chartreuse, will be at the restaurant on Thursday, March 17^th from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. to educate guests about the spirit, and hand out samples.

“New School” cocktail offerings available this St. Patrick’s Day include;

• Light My Fire with The 86 Co.’s Tequila Cabeza, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon juice, Bittermens Hellfire Bitters and a Cappelletti Red aperitivo float, garnished with a lemon peel;  
• Pot 'O Gold with The 86 Co. Aylesbury Duck Vodka, Green Chartreuse, Nonino Amaro, Bauchant orange liqueur, served with a house-made candied ginger garnish;  
• Smoke Me Out, Fidencio Mezcal, Pig's Nose blended scotch whiskey, Yellow Chartreuse, barrel-aged bitters;  
• Double Etendre, Damoiseau VSOP French Rhum, Rujero Bolivian Singani, Yellow Chartreuse, Green Chartreuse and Bittermens Elemukule Tiki bitters, garnished with nutmeg and a cherry.  

“Tried & True”, classic cocktails, include;

• The Last Word, Edinburgh Gin, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur and lime juice, garnished with a lemon peel
• Bijou, Edinburgh Gin, Green Chartreuse and orange bitters, garnished with lemon peel.  

Cocktails are priced at $14 each.

Macon Bistro & Larder is located at 5520 Connecticut Ave.
The restaurant is open for dinner, Tuesday through Thursday, from 5 PM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday, from 5 PM to 11 PM, and Sunday, from 5 PM to 10 PM. 
Brunch is served on Sunday, from 10 AM to 2 PM. 
The Larder opens at 2 PM daily, and the bar opens at 4 PM daily. 
For reservations call (202) 248-7807 or visit www.maconbistro.com.