As far as names go, “Green Hot” leaves a bit to be desired—it sounds to me like a gorilla trying to understand a serrano pepper, and while it’s certainly not the least appetizing color/temperature I can think of, it’s not great. But such is the magic of the French language. Would you like a Green Hot? No thanks. How about a Verte Chaud? Need it. Must have it. Similarly with the phrase “after ski,” which contains no magic at all. But “après-ski?” Elegant. Inspirational. Most Americans don’t even know how to pronounce it but want to be a part of it nonetheless.

At the intersection of these two ideas is a warm combination of hot and the French herbal liqueur Green Chartreuse, allegedly enjoyed as an après-ski cocktail among the more refined peaks of European alpine culture. Whether or not th

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