Luck Of The Irish Cocktail (Print)

Vibrant emerald-green Irish whiskey blend with citrus and herbal notes

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base Spirits

01 - 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
02 - 0.5 oz green crème de menthe

→ Mixers

03 - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
04 - 0.33 oz simple syrup

→ Garnish

05 - Lemon twist or fresh mint sprig
06 - Ice cubes

# How To Make:

01 - Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to chill the vessel.
02 - Pour Irish whiskey, green crème de menthe, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker.
03 - Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and properly diluted.
04 - Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
05 - Add a lemon twist or fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately while cold.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The stunning green color feels festive without using any artificial food coloring or gimmicks
  • Irish whiskey brings this warmth and vanilla smoothness that perfectly balances the bright mint
  • It comes together in literally five minutes but tastes like something from a high end cocktail bar
02 -
  • The longer you shake, the more diluted and smooth the drink becomes, so do not skimp on those 15 seconds
  • Room temperature ingredients will make your drink feel watered down faster, so keep everything chilled if possible
03 -
  • Double strain through a fine mesh sieve to catch any small ice shards or pulp for a silky mouthfeel
  • Practice your shaking technique away from guests if you are new to cocktail making, confidence comes with muscle memory

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