Irish Cocktails

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...

The Tairnesh is the IWSA reimagined version of a classic whiskey cocktail. Popularized by the Rat Pack in the 1960's, the Rusty Nail is a Scotch and Drambuie mix. The Irish word for nail is tairne. Both rust and tarnish are forms of metal corrosion.  We have made the classic recipe Irish while maintaining the honey and herbal notes of the original. By using our chosen ingredients, the drink also offers unique aromas consistent with paint varnish (but in a good way.) Combining all the terms and meanings gives us the Tairnesh.  EQUIPMENT IWSA Cocktail Shaker  Rocks Glass INGREDIENTS 2 oz...

The Dublin 6 is the IWSA version of the Ward 8, the most famous cocktail to come out of Boston. The original pre-prohibition cocktail was created to celebrate the election victory of a powerful political "boss" in Boston's eighth ward neighborhood. This swanky part of Boston consisted of Beacon Hill, the West End and Fenway area. The IWSA version is named for the Dublin 6 area which consists of Ranelagh, Rathmines, and Rathgar, a similarly affluent residential area close to the city and known for its architecture, boutiques, and parks. The IWSA version uses Irish Rye Whiskey as the signature...