An inviting cocktail in a clear highball glass with deep ruby color from infused Swiss Chard. The pear slice resting on the rim gives a subtle contrast. Floating Ardennes cheese cubes and a sprinkle of nutmeg on the surface adds a gourmet finish.

Chardon Charmed Cocktail

Name: Chardon Charmed Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: large Swiss Chard leaves, 4 chopped; Pear Nectar, 1 cup; French dry white wine, 2 cups; small cubes of Ardennes cheese, 8 optional; maple syrup, 1/4 cup; nutmeg, 1 teaspoon freshly grated; Pears, 2 thinly sliced for garnishment; Crushed ice,; Water, 4 cups; Sea Salt, 1 pinch

Category Cocktail

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style French

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: October 22, 2025

This lovely French-inspired cocktail, the 'Chardon Charmed', is a unique concoction drawing on the earthy, nutrient-packed Swiss Chard and fall flavors. The key ingredients include Swiss Chard for its color and subtle flavor and pear nectar for an autumn touch.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large swiss chard leaves - 4 - chopped
Pear nectar - 1 cup
French dry white wine - 2 cups
Small cubes of ardennes cheese - 8 - optional
Maple syrup - 1/4 cup
Nutmeg - 1 teaspoon - freshly grated
Pears - 2 - thinly sliced for garnishment
Crushed ice -
Water - 4 cups
Sea salt - 1 pinch

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥬💧🧂

Boil the Swiss Chard leaves in water with a pinch of sea salt. Once the leaves are soft, blend them to make a purée and strain to extract the juice.
Step 2 - 🍐🥬🍷🍁

In a bowl, mix the pear nectar, Swiss Chard juice, maple syrup, and French dry white wine together until well combined.
Step 3 - 🧊🧊🥃🥃

Divide the crushed ice equally into four highball glasses.
Step 4 - 🍹🥂🧊🥄

Pour the drink mixture into the four glasses over the crushed ice. Sprinkle each glass with some freshly grated nutmeg.
Step 5 - 🍐🧀🥂😋

Garnish each glass with a thin pear slice and float two small cubes of Ardennes cheese on top (optional). Serve immediately for the best taste.

Additional

This cocktail is a perfect example of how to use greens in a unique, fun manner. The Ardennes cheese cubes can be swapped for your favorite vegan cheese to keep it dairy-free, or skipped entirely. Also, kids can help wash the Swiss Chard, and garnish with pear slices.