Blarney Stone
A sophisticated Irish whiskey cocktail featuring subtle anise and orange notes, named after the legendary stone said to bestow the gift of eloquence.
- 2 ozirish whiskey
- ½ tspanisette
- ½ tsptriple sec
- ¼ tspmaraschino liqueur
- 1 dashangostura bitters
- Orange twist and green olivegarnish
- 1Add Irish whiskey, anisette, triple sec, maraschino liqueur, and bitters to a shaker with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- 4Express orange peel over the drink and drop in.
- 5Garnish with a green olive on a pick.
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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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