Shamrock
A silky pre-Prohibition classic — Irish whiskey stirred with dry vermouth, green chartreuse, and creme de menthe for an emerald-hued, herbaceous sipper perfect for St. Patrick's Day. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- 0.8 oz Dry vermouth
- 0.3 oz Green chartreuse
- 0.3 oz Creme de menthe (green)
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with oysters or creamed seafood dishes to complement the silky mint and herbal notes. The dry vermouth and green chartreuse work beautifully with buttery shellfish or smoked salmon canapés.
Instructions
Add Irish whiskey, dry vermouth, chartreuse, and creme de menthe to a mixing glass with ice
Stir for 25 to 30 seconds until well chilled
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express a lemon twist over the surface and drop it in
Tips
The chartreuse does the heavy lifting — the creme de menthe is just for color and a whisper of mint Use a high-quality pot still Irish whiskey like Redbreast for the best body This appears in Patrick Gavin Duffy's 1934 "Official Mixer's Manual"