St.
Patrick's Day Cocktails
By FBWorld Team
With
St. Patrick's Day on the way, it's time to find the perfect
drink to enjoy for all celebratory observances and festivities.
Here are a handful of options, made with different spirits,
that are sure to give you some Irish luck. Cheers and
enjoy!
Laphroaig®
End O' The Rainbow
Ingredients:
3/4 part Laphroaig®
Select
3/4 part Ginger Liqueur
3/4 part Pineapple Juice
3/4 part Lemon Juice
3 dashes Absinthe Verte Spring of mint (for garnish)
Procedures:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice
and shake well. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish
with a mint sprig.
Basil
Hayden's®
Bourbon Ginger Buck
By
Mackenzie Gleason (New York, NY)
Ingredients:
2 Parts Basil Hayden's®
Bourbon
1 Part Lime Juice
1/2 Part Fresh Ginger
1/2 Parts Simple Syrup
Sprig of Rosemary (for garnish)
Candied Ginger (for garnish)
Procedures:
Add fresh ginger in a cocktail shaker and muddle until
fine. Add all remaining ingredients and ice to the cocktail
shaker. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filed with
ice. Garnish with a rosemary sprig & a piece of candied
ginger on the rim.
EFFEN®
Cucumber Irish Blessing
Ingredients:
1 1/2 Parts EFFEN®
Cucumber Vodka
3/4 Parts Lime Juice
3/4 Parts Simple Syrup
1 dash of Bitters
6 Mint Leaves
Club Soda
Procedures:
Muddle mint with lime juice and a few ice cubes, add to
a cocktail shaker with remaining ingredients, except club
soda and shake. Fine strain into a cocktail glass with
ice and add club soda. Garnish with mint sprig.
Knob
Creek®
Luck of the Rye
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Knob Creek Rye®
1/2 part Cold Smoked Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 part Cedar Plank Roasted Rosemary Simple Syrup
2 parts Seltzer Water
Procedures:
Combine all ingredients in mixing glass. Stir and strain
over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a smoked lemon
wheel and rosemary sprig.
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