Irish Cocktails

The Manhattan is an iconic whiskey cocktail with origins from New York city back in the 1880's. The exact origin has numerous stories, but there is nothing cloudy about this classic whiskey drink. Made with three ingredients: whiskey, vermouth, and bitters, the Manhattan is one of five cocktails named after a New York city borough. This cocktail has countless variations with some using bourbon instead of rye and different combinations of both sweet and dry vermouth. Everyone has their preference but the IWSA recommends the classic recipe and objective of the drink: to balance the rye "spice" with "sweet" vermouth,...

Irish Coffee might be the most popular and well known drink featuring Irish whiskey. It is how many people are introduced to Irish whiskey before venturing into other cocktails or the various brands and styles. The drink has a storied history and has spawned many variations over the years. As the story goes, Joe Sheridan, the chef at Foynes airport near Limerick, invented the drink in 1943 for travelers delayed due to winter weather. It became extremely popular during WWII for transatlantic travelers passing through what was at the time one of Europe's busier airports. The drink was later recreated in the...

A longtime favorite around the holidays, this family recipe of the classic "milk punch" is sure to be a favorite with IWSA members. Whether you make homemade egg nog or buy your favorite store brand, enhance it with these recommended ingredients. This recipe makes approximately 3/4 of a gallon. The recommended brands work well together and are all readily available and affordable around the USA. Ingredients 1/2 gallon Commercial or Homemade Egg Nog 2 cups Irish Whiskey (Slane Castle Triple Casked) 1 1/2 cups Brandy (E&J VSOP) 1 cup Dark Rum (Bacardi Black) Whipped Cream Nutmeg Equipment Mixing BowlMeasuring Cup Instructions Combine/Stir egg nog,...

This is sure to be a holiday favorite for IWSA members. This Fall flavor cocktail provides a refreshing treat as you entertain guests, eat leftovers, or just kick back and watch football games. Inspired by a recipe from bakedbyrachel.com, we have provided an IWSA twist with the use of two unique Irish whiskeys. The Teeling Small Batch provides a complementary rum finish with the apple while the Green Spot adds some single pot still spice along with orchard fruits.   Ingredients 4 oz. Apple Cider 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice 1/2 oz. Green Spot Irish Whiskey 1/2 oz. Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey 1...

The Old Fashioned is the original whiskey cocktail, dating back a couple hundred years. Originally conceived with simple sugar dissolved in a glass with bitters and ice, drinkers were then given their whiskey to pour themselves. A skeptic might think it was done this way to make the harsh style of 19th century whiskey drinkable. Regardless, the drink has endured over time and is even "reinvented" by creative bartenders.  The Pumpkin Fright is an Irish Old Fashioned using Irish whiskey, specifically Tullamore DEW blend, with a Halloween twist. This whiskey provides the drink with all three Irish styles: single malt,...