Irish Cocktails

The IWSA creation, Maid Merrion, is our riff on two classic cocktails. Combining elements of the Irish Maid and Seelbach brings our version to life. The Irish Maid, created at the Dead Rabbit in New York, combines Irish whiskey and elderflower liqueur. The Seelbach is named for the famous Louisville, KY hotel known for its collection of art, ties to The Great Gatsby, and Prohibition influence. Their namesake classic cocktail combines bourbon and champagne with a heavy influence of bitters.  Our Maid Merrion replaces the elderflower liqueur and champagne with Elderflower tonic, recreating the orchard pear notes while retaining the...

Picked up this recipe during our IWSAmerica member group trip to Kilkenny. The Kilkenny Waterfall is a fruity profile cocktail and makes for a perfect summer drink. County Kilkenny is home to two prominent waterfalls, Kilfane Glen and Waterfall and Poulanassy Waterfall. EQUIPMENT  IWSA Cocktail Shaker  Rocks Glass INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz Kyteler's Inn Irish Whiskey 2 oz apple juice 1/2 oz pineapple juice 1/2 oz blueberry syrup* 1 dash cherry bitters INSTRUCTIONS Combine ingredients in shaker with ice Shake until cold Strain into rocks glass with new ice Garnish with blueberries (optional) Kyteler's Inn is a pub located in the...

The IWSA Spicy Gopher honors both fiery redheads and the state of Minnesota. Utilizing pepper and ginger liqueur creates the requisite spiciness of the cocktail. Using Minnesota based brands in 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey and Mr. Stacks Ginger Liqueur honors our favorite Irish redheads and the Gopher State. What's not to love with this spirited animal? (Unless you are a groundskeeper on a golf course). But I think even Kenny Loggins would agree that this cocktail is Alright. EQUIPMENT  IWSA Cocktail Shaker  Rocks Glass INGREDIENTS 2 oz 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey 1 oz Mr. Stacks Ginger Liqueur 2 pinches of cayenne...

The Godfather legacy does not only live on in the movies. The film also popularized a famous 70's Scotch cocktail favored by Marlon Brando. Simple to make with basically 2 ingredients, The Godfather is a variation of a classic Old Fashioned with the simple syrup replaced with Amaretto liqueur. American versions using bourbon exist and are known as the Boss. The IWSA version is called Drongadóir,  an Irish Gaelic reference to an Irish gang member or mobster. Our version keeps the Italian based almond liqueur but of course uses Irish Whiskey.  EQUIPMENT  IWSA Cocktail Shaker  Rocks Glass INGREDIENTS 2 oz Redbreast...

March celebrations around Irish culture involve parades, wearing green, traditional Irish food, songs, and dance and drinking. When taking a break from Guinness, a fun alternative cocktail is the emerald hued "Leprech-On the Lash", a variation of the Drunk or Tipsy Leprechaun. "On the Lash" is Irish slang referring to heavy, enthusiastic drinking sessions with friends. Add this "tongue-in-cheek" cocktail to your March celebrations. EQUIPMENT IWSA Cocktail Shaker  Rocks Glass INGREDIENTS 2 oz Teeling Small Batch Irish whiskey* 1 oz Midori or melon liqueur 1 oz Blue Curacao or orange liqueur 3 oz Pineapple juice Pineapple wedge (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Combine ingredients...