Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this refreshing and festive Irish whiskey cocktail, blending sweet vermouth, green crème de menthe, and soda water, garnished with fresh mint for a perfect holiday toast.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz green crème de menthe
- 1 oz soda water
Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Liquids: In a cocktail shaker, pour 2 oz of Irish whiskey, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 1 oz of green crème de menthe.
- Add Ice and Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain Cocktail: Strain the chilled mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice cubes to keep it cool without diluting the drink immediately.
- Top with Soda Water: Add 1 oz of soda water on top to give the cocktail a light, fizzy finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh mint leaves to add aroma and a festive touch before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh mint leaves to enhance the drink’s aroma and appearance.
- Adjust the amount of soda water based on preference for fizz.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the cocktail at its freshest.
- Can be made gluten-free by ensuring whiskey and vermouth are certified gluten-free brands.
