Wild Irish Rose
A rosy, bittersweet beauty — Irish whiskey shaken with grenadine, lemon, and a dash of orange bitters for a vibrant pink cocktail that's sweet, tart, and dangerously drinkable. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Grenadine
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with duck breast, beets with goat cheese, or roasted beets and arugula to echo the rosy color and bittersweet complexity. The pomegranate notes also work with grilled lamb or beef carpaccio.
Instructions
Add Irish whiskey, lemon juice, grenadine, and orange bitters to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 10 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express a lemon twist over the drink and rest it on the rim
Tips
Use real pomegranate grenadine (like Jack Rudy or homemade) — the artificial stuff will taste cloying The orange bitters bridge the gap between the whiskey's malt and the grenadine's fruit Beautiful as a batch cocktail for brunches or celebrations