Paddy Cocktail
A classic cocktail from the golden age of bartending, named after the beloved Paddy brand of Irish whiskey. Sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters create a smooth, bittersweet sipper with old-world charm.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- lemon peel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with Irish stew, roasted root vegetables, or warm brown bread and soft cheese to match the drink's classic, comforting vermouth-forward character. The cocktail's sweetness pairs naturally with savory, warming fare.
Instructions
Add Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass
Fill with ice and stir for 25 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express a lemon peel over the surface of the drink and rest it on the rim
Tips
This is essentially an Irish Manhattan; use a quality sweet vermouth like Carpano Antica or Cocchi di Torino for the best results The equal-ish ratio of whiskey to vermouth is intentional and traditional; resist the urge to make it spirit-heavy Serve before dinner as an aperitif; the bittersweet profile awakens the palate