T'Irish-Mist
The Irish Whisky cocktail is a refined blend with a smooth, honeyed foundation that is enhanced by the tartness of fresh lemon juice. What distinguishes this cocktail is the Irish Mist liqueur, which is shaken to awaken each layer and served over ice.
Ingredients
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- 20mL Irish whisky
- 10mL Irish Mist liqueur
- 20mL fresh lemon juice
- 10mL simple syrup
- 2dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist (optional garnish)
Method
- Step 1
Pour Irish whisky, Irish Mist liqueur, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and aromatic bitters into a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes.
- Step 2
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds to chill and equally distribute the citrus, sweetness, and herbal flavours throughout the beverage.
- Step 3
Double filter the combination into a chilled coupe or martini glass for a smooth, pulp-free finish and to keep the drink’s purity.
- Step 4
To release oils, rub a lemon twist over the glass, rim it if desired, and serve immediately for an aromatic drink
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Shake vigorously with ice for 15 seconds to properly merge the citrus and syrup, while softly freezing and diluting the whisky for smooth sipping.
Serving Tip 1
Double strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass to guarantee a smooth, silky texture by removing ice shards and citrus pulp from the finished pour.
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