Ingredients

  • 2 ozirish whiskey
  • ½ tspanisette
  • ½ tsptriple sec
  • ¼ tspmaraschino liqueur
  • 1 dashangostura bitters
  • 🍋Orange twist and green olive(garnish)

🔧 Tools

cocktail shakerjiggerstrainer

Instructions

  1. Add Irish whiskey, anisette, triple sec, maraschino liqueur, and bitters to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Express orange peel over the drink and drop in.
  5. Garnish with a green olive on a pick.

📜 History

The Blarney Stone cocktail is named after the famous stone at Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland, which legend holds grants the gift of eloquence to those who kiss it. This classic cocktail appears in the Mr. Boston Official Bartenders Guide and combines Irish whiskey with subtle anise and orange liqueur flavors. The drink became popular as a sophisticated alternative to simpler Irish whiskey serves.

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