Drinks

The Irish Cocktail

Of all the drinks to come from this country, this is the only one known simply as “The Irish Cocktail”, so you know it’s good. This recipe first appeared in the 1888 edition, of Harry Johnson’s Bartenders’ Manual, which means it’s got plenty of years’ experience behind it.

  • 60ml Jameson Irish Whiskey
  • 2 dashes Pernod Absinthe
  • 2 dashes curaҫao
  • 1 dash maraschino liqueur
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 olive for garnish
  • Mix 60ml Jameson with 2 dashes of Pernod Absinthe, 2 dashes of curaҫao, 1 dash of Maraschino liqueur and 1 dash of Angostura Bitters
  • Stir mixture over ice
  • Strain into a chilled sherry glass
  • Flame a piece of orange peel and squeeze the zest over the cocktail
  • Garnish with an olive

Ingredients

  • 60ml Jameson Irish Whiskey
  • 2 dashes Pernod Absinthe
  • 2 dashes curaҫao
  • 1 dash maraschino liqueur
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 olive for garnish

How To Make

  • Mix 60ml Jameson with 2 dashes of Pernod Absinthe, 2 dashes of curaҫao, 1 dash of Maraschino liqueur and 1 dash of Angostura Bitters
  • Stir mixture over ice
  • Strain into a chilled sherry glass
  • Flame a piece of orange peel and squeeze the zest over the cocktail
  • Garnish with an olive
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