Luck Of The Irish Cocktail (Printer-friendly)

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

# What You 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 It:

01 - Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to chill the vessel.
02 - Pour Irish whiskey, green crème de menthe, 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 and garnish with a lemon twist or fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way fresh citrus cuts through the whiskey makes it surprisingly smooth
  • Its ready in five minutes but tastes like something from a high end cocktail bar
02 -
  • Never skip the vigorous shaking, it properly dilutes and chills the drink
  • Always strain into a pre chilled glass to keep the cocktail cold longer
03 -
  • Always use fresh citrus juice within a few hours of squeezing
  • Chill your glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving

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