Kerry Cooler
A refreshing Irish long drink — whiskey shaken with sherry, lemon, and orgeat, then lengthened with soda for a complex, almond-kissed cooler named after County Kerry. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- 0.8 oz Dry sherry
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Orgeat syrup
- 2 oz Club soda
- lemon wheel and mint sprig (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with roasted chicken, glazed ham, or Moroccan tagines to echo the drink's complex sweetness and almond notes from the orgeat. Works equally well with Middle Eastern mezze platters featuring hummus and grilled vegetables.
Instructions
Add Irish whiskey, sherry, lemon juice, and orgeat to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 10 seconds
Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice
Top with club soda and gently stir once
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a mint sprig
Tips
Named after County Kerry in southwest Ireland, famous for its rugged coastline and stunning landscapes Fino or Manzanilla sherry works best — their dry, saline quality complements the whiskey The orgeat adds body and nuttiness without making it overly sweet