X is for Xanthia Cocktail

This cocktail was invented in the early 1920s and became popular after it was featured in Harry Craddock's The Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930.  Depending on the source, it was either named after the Greek Goddess Xantha or the Xanthia Moth.  Both names are due to the color of the cocktail.

My blogging friends and I get together every other Wednesday to share recipes that start or feature ingredients as we work our way through the alphabet.  Let's take a look at the other W recipes being shared today........

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• Culinary Cam: The Luxurious Umami Bomb that is (Homemade) XO Sauce + How to Use it
• Palatable Pastime: Vietnamese Sesame Shrimp Noodles (Mi Xao Tom) 
• Sneha’s Recipe: Xacuti Chicken Mince Stuffed Bell Peppers#AlphabetChallenge 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Xanthia Cocktail
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Xavier Soup 
• A Messy Kitchen: Xiao Mi Zhou (Millet porridge/congee) 
• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Xocolati- Mexican Hot Chocolate 

This cocktail is made with equal parts Gin, Cherry Brandy, and Yellow Chartreuse.  I did not have Yellow Chartreuse.  Galliano is a suitable substitute.

X is a difficult letter....It must stress me out because last year I made a cocktail too.  I celebrated X with a Xylocarp Cocktail.

Past 2025 Alphabet Challenge Recipes

A is for Apples and Greens with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

B is for White Bean and Basil Salad

C is for Cider Glazed Chicken Wings

D is for Chicken and Dates

E is for Escargots Bourguignonne

F is for Roasted Vegetable Farro Bowl

G is for Garlic Honey Chicken Thighs

H is for Asian Beef Bowls

I is for Italian Ice

J is for Jamaican Jerk Chicken

K is for Kwasnica

L is for Preserved Lemons

M is for Steak and Mushroom Bites

N is for Sweet and Spicy Cashews

O is for Overnight Oats

P is for Pasta with Preserved Lemons

Q is for Shrimp Fajita Quesadillas

R is for Rustic Rye Sourdough Loaf

S is for Semitas

T is for Michigan End of Harvest Salad

U is for Black Forest Upside Down Cake

V is for Vaquero Chicken

W is for Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

Cocktail, Gin, Galliano, Cherry Brandy

Cocktails

Greek

Yield: 1

Author: Wendy Klik

Xanthia Cocktail

This cocktail was invented in the early 1920s and became popular after it was featured in Harry Craddock's The Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930. Depending on the source, it was either named after the Greek Goddess Xantha or the Xanthia Moth. Both names are due to the color of the cocktail.

Prep time: 3 MinTotal time: 3 Min

Ingredients

• 2/3 oz Gin
• 2/3 oz Cherry Brandy
• 2/3 oz Galliano
• 2 dashes bitters
• 1/4 oz. water

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the Gin, Brandy, Galliano, bitters, and water. Shake until well chilled.
2. Strain into a chilled glass and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

160

Fat (grams)

0 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

0 g

Carbs (grams)

6 g

Fiber (grams)

0 g

Net carbs

6 g

Sugar (grams)

5 g

Protein (grams)

0 g

Sodium (milligrams)

1 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

0 mg

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