Irish Cocktail

A classic pre-Prohibition cocktail from 1900 featuring Irish whiskey enhanced with subtle absinthe, maraschino, and curacao notes.

irish-whiskeyMedium~30% ABV

MethodStirGlassCocktail GlassIcenoneGarnishGreen olive and expressed orange peel

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

2 ozirish whiskey
2 dashesabsinthe
1 dashmaraschino liqueur
1 dashorange curacao
2 dashesangostura bitters
Green olive and expressed orange peelgarnish

Tools

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Instructions

1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
2Stir well until properly chilled and diluted.
3Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4Express orange peel over the drink.
5Garnish with a green olive on a pick.

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History & Origin

The Irish Cocktail first appeared in Harry Johnsons 1900 Bartenders Manual as a sophisticated showcase for Irish whiskey. The original recipe called for Bokers Bitters, which is no longer produced, making this a true piece of cocktail history. The drink also appeared in Harry MacElhones 1927 Barflies and Cocktails and Harry Craddocks 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book, cementing its place as a pre-Prohibition classic.

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