Irish Whiskey For Everyone!

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Contrary to popular belief, Irish whiskey isn’t good only in shots, Pickle Backs or the tragically named Car Bomb: It also makes a damn fine cocktail.

The typically smooth and incredibly drinkable whiskey is one of the most popular spirits on planet Earth right now. And what better occasion than St. Patrick’s Day to mix a drink with it?

Time to start shaking one of our favorite Irish whiskey cocktails.

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Irish Coffee

The best holidays start early. So wake up the right way with an Irish Coffee. Our recipe, from Liquor.com advisory board member and bartending legend Dale DeGroff, is the best version we’ve ever tasted. It calls for super-popular Jameson Irish Whiskey, brown sugar syrup for rich sweetness, coffee and freshly whipped cream. You’ll never look at Irish whiskey—or coffee—the same way.

Irish Coffee
Contributed by Dale DeGroff

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1.5 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey

  • 1 oz Brown sugar syrup (one part brown sugar, one part water)

  • Hot brewed coffee

  • Unsweetened cream, lightly whipped

Glass: Irish Coffee

PREPARATION:

Add the whiskey and syrup to an Irish Coffee glass and fill two-thirds of the way with coffee. Top with one inch of whipped cream.

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Irish Jack Rose

The Jack Rose is traditionally made with applejack, but we’re big fans of this Irish whiskey variation that also calls for brandy, lime juice and grenadine. It could become your year-round drink.

Irish Jack Rose
Contributed by Michael Collins Irish Whiskey

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 oz Michael Collins Blended Irish Whiskey

  • .5 oz Calvados

  • .5 oz Fresh lime juice

  • .5 oz Grenadine

Garnish: Lime wedge
Glass: Cocktail

PREPARATION:

Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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The Kilbeggan Secret Sour

This refreshing cocktail from top bartender Joaquín Simó was inspired by the classic Whiskey Sour. This version is a bit more complicated, mixing Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, vermouth, lemon and grapefruit juices, club soda and orange bitters. The result is an elegant, citrusy drink perfect for afternoon happy hour.

The Kilbeggan Secret Sour
Contributed by Joaquín Simó

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1.5 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey

  • .75 oz Dry vermouth

  • .5 oz Fresh lemon juice

  • .5 oz Fresh grapefruit juice

  • .75 oz Simple syrup (one part sugar, one part water)

  • 1.5 oz Club soda

  • 1 dash Orange bitters

Garnish: Lemon twist
Glass: Collins

PREPARATION:

Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Get five more delicious Irish whiskey cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day on Liquor.com.