Luck of the Irish Cocktail Recipe
A refreshing and festive cocktail made with Irish whiskey, lime juice, and ginger , perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion that calls for a bit of Irish charm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ oz simple syrup (or to taste)
- 3 oz ginger beer or ginger ale
- Ice
- Lime wedge (for garnish)
- Fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the Irish , freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well combined and chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a highball or rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top the drink with ginger for a fizzy kick.
- Stir gently to combine, then garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the Luck of the Irish!
Notes
- For extra minty freshness, muddle a few mint leaves in the shaker.
- Add a splash of green apple schnapps for a fruity twist.
- Ginger can be used for a milder taste if ginger is too spicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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