Irish Whiskey is highly versatile and lends itself to a range of cocktails
Since Jameson Irish Whiskey’s conception in 1780, taste has always been at the heart of every sip it produces. And, while it stands alone so beautifully – either on the rocks, with a dash of water, or neat – it also lends to a range of delicious cocktails to suit every occasion.
Jameson encourages consumers and the public in general to not get complacent and keep wearing their masks. Whether you’re staying in, or heading out (with your mask on), try one of these mixes to stand out from the crowd.
[divider]For a pre lunch aperitif: BLOODY MOLLY[/divider]
According to history, this cocktail was named in honour of Dublin’s most famous daughter – Molly Malone, a ‘colourful’ character from the era of John Jameson. The Bloody Molly is an Irish Whisky take on the classic vodka drink, the Bloody Mary. The combination of tomato juice, sherry, tabasco and celery salt makes for a lovely pre-lunch starter.
Ingredients
35ml of Jameson Original
5ml of dry sherry
150ml of tomato juice
2 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
½ tsp of celery salt
1 twist of black pepper
2 dashes of tabasco
½ tsp of horseradish sauce (or wasabi)
½ tsp of sugar
Garnish with celery and tomato
Method
Hand-blend 35ml Jameson Original, 5ml dry sherry, 150ml tomato juice, 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce, ½ tsp of celery salt, 1 twist of black pepper, 2 dashes of tabasco, ½ tsp of horseradish sauce, ½ tsp of sugar in a jug or bowl.
Serve in a tall glass over ice.
Garnish with a piece of celery, a cooked prawn and a cherry tomato.
[divider]For an after lunch treat: ICED IRISH COFFEE[/divider]
Irish coffee has a long and rich tradition. Indeed it is how many people are introduced to Irish Whiskey. The iced coffee version flips it on its head, so to speak and puts a refreshing spin on it, with the addition of Kahlua adding a rich silkiness. Do we need to go on?
Ingredients
35ml Jameson
15ml Kahlua
30ml chilled espresso
5-10ml sugar syrup
Method
Combine 35ml Jameson Original, 15ml Kahlua, 30ml Espresso and 5-10ml sugar syrup (to taste).
Shake and serve on the rocks finished with a sprig of mint.
[divider]For a sunny afternoon: SMITHFIELD GROCER[/divider]
The story goes that this cocktail was inspired by those rare occasions when the sun comes out in Ireland. Made with pomegranate (which is a hugely popular fruit on the stalls of Dublin’s historic Smithfield market) it’s a flavour of summer that will be popular all year round. Originally made punch style in large volumes to be shared, the recipe can be easily adapted for single (or double) drinks too so that you keep playing the social distancing game and mix, don’t mingle.
Ingredients
½ bottle of Jameson
1 litre of pomegranate juice
50g of chopped ginger
The zest and juice of 3 limes
50g of sugar
250ml of ginger beer Pomegranate seeds
Sliced limes
Method
Combine 1 litre pomegranate juice, 50g chopped ginger, zest and juice of 3 limes and 50g sugar into a blender.
Blend everything up and sieve the mixture into a jug.
Add ½ bottle Jameson and 250ml ginger beer.
Serve in a short glass over ice.
Garnish with lime slices and pomegranate seeds
[divider]For sundowners: JAMESON, GINGER & LIME[/divider]
This cocktail is a perfect accompaniment for a beautiful sunset. A simple whiskey drink, it’s a thirst quencher that couldn’t be easier to make, combining Jameson Irish Whiskey, with refreshing ginger ale and a little wedge of lime.
Ingredients
50ml of Jameson
Ginger Ale
Large wedge of lime
Method
Fill a highball glass with ice
Pour in a shot of Jameson
Top up the glass with a good quality bottled ginger ale
Stir briefly to mix
Take a large wedge of lime, give it a squeeze and drop it into the glass
Roughly 1 part Jameson to 3 parts ginger ale, all parts refreshing
[divider]For after dinner: THE WHISKEY SOUR[/divider]
The blend of Irish whiskey and lemon juice with egg white and bitters is the after dinner cocktail that’s really stood the test of time. Sounds complicated? Don’t be intimated to make it at home, it is far simpler than it reads and will be well worth the few minutes of prep. Make it with Jameson Select Reserve, for an additional level of spiciness, vanilla sweetness and sherry fruit.
Ingredients
50ml of Jameson Select Reserve
25ml of freshly-squeezed lemon juice
15ml of sugar syrup
15ml of egg white
3 dashes of bitters
Cherry or a lemon/orange twist for garnish
Method
Fill a shaker with ice
Add 50ml of Jameson Select Reserve
Add 25ml of freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Add 15ml of sugar syrup
Add 15ml of egg white (separate yolk beforehand)
Add 3 dashes of sloe berry bitters
Shake and strain into a (chilled, ideally) cocktail glass
Garnish with a lemon or orange twist if you want to get really fancy