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Round Midnight

Posted on February 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

“Sure I live bad. But at least I don’t have to work at it.” ~ Slacker, movie quote

Round Midnight – created by Chris Hannah

1-1/2 ounce Irish Whiskey

3/4 ounce Strega

1/4 ounce Maraschino Liqueur

Barspoon Raspberry Syrup

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

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Tagged Irish Whiskey, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Raspberry Syrup, St. Patrick's Day, Strega

Tall Dark Irishman

Posted on February 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

This tall dark handsome cup ‘o brew does it all… warms your spirited side and whets the appetite for the luckiest holiday of all; St. Patrick’s Day.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

Tall Dark Irishman

1 measure Irish Whiskey

3/4 measure Irish Cream

3/4 measure Coffee Liqueur

Fresh Brewed Coffee

Whipped Cream

Toffee Bits

Place Irish whiskey and liqueurs in heat resistant coffee mug. Top with fresh brewed coffee. Garnish with whipped cream and toffee bits.

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Tagged Coffee, Coffee Liqueur, Irish Cream, Irish Whiskey, St. Patrick's Day, Tall Dark Irishman, Whipped Cream, Winter Warmer

Shots of Irish Gold

Posted on March 17, 2011 | 1 Comment

Though March 17 honors the death of Saint Patrick it is also a time of international celebration toasting the luck of the Irish. When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around the truly festive dye their hair green for luck, wear green to avoid finger pinches and drink green beer to celebrate. There are also rounds of shots at every bar stop.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

Pot ‘O Gold

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

1/2 ounce Goldschlager

Place Irish Cream in bottom of shot glass. Float Goldschlager on top by slowly pouring over back of bar spoon.

Pot ‘O Gold is also called Leprechaun’s Gold & Irish Gold. May also be shaken with ice & strained into shot glass.

Irish Nut

1/2 ounce Hazelnut Liqueur

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

Place Frangelico in bottom of shot glass. Float Irish Cream on top by slowly pouring over back of bar spoon.

The Baby Guinness Shot and Irish Car Bomb shots might also be of interest for St. Patrick’s Day.

Irish Widow

1/2 ounce Sambuca

1/2 ounce Irish Cream

Place Sambuca in bottom of shot glass. Float Irish Cream on top by slowly pouring over back of bar spoon.

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Tagged Goldschlager, Hazelnut Liqueur, Irish Cream, Irish Nut, Irish Widow, Pot o' Gold, Sambuca, Shot-tails, St. Patrick's Day

Sampling the Irish Spirit

Posted on March 15, 2011 | 1 Comment

St. Patrick’s Day reaches beyond green beer and Jello shots. There is even more to it than Irish Car Bombs and pints of Guinness backed by mandatory rounds of Irish Whiskey. There are bars offering Irish Whiskey tasting flights and those serving Irish themed cocktails for those interested in more than the stop and go shots. Venture beyond the ordinary while celebrating the holiday. Take the opportunity to sample something new.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

The Curtis Hotel

1 ounce Irish Whiskey

1 ounce Blended Scotch

1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

Dash Peychaud’s Bitters

Orange Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist.

Perfect vermouth combination arrives across the lips first and then suddenly the smokiness and warming of the whiskies shine through. Bitters add hint of spice in the tail end. Some dark spirited cocktails can land heavily on the palate, but this one glides easily across the tongue.

Dublin 8

2 ounces Irish Whiskey

2 ounces Orange Juice

2 ounces Ginger Ale

Quarter of 1 Fresh Lime – Squeezed

Place ice in highball glass. Add whiskey, orange juice and ginger ale. Squeeze quartered lime over top and drop into glass.

Ironically this picks up nutty, peanut butter notes. Orange citrus is there of course, too. Blends in right nicely.

Original drink created by Jeremy Sidener called for 3 ounces orange juice, 3 ounces ginger ale and lemon slice garnish. In my opinion this masked the Irish Whiskey beyond recognition. Taking the filler down just a notch allows the whiskey a little room to play without over doing it. Dublin 8 is a great thirst quencher.

Plan ahead. Designate sober drivers, arrange for a cab or take advantage of free rides many cities provide during holiday times. Just don’t drive buzzed.

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Tagged Classic Bitters, Dry Vermouth, Dublin 8, Fresh Lime, Ginger Ale, Irish Whiskey, Orange Juice, Scotch, St. Patrick's Day, Sweet Vermouth, The Curtis Hotel

The Irish Hungarian Shot

Posted on March 14, 2011 | Comments Off

Admittedly The Irish Hungarian received a little stir after the photo for thorough sipping. It’s rather good. It’s no wonder shots are a fave of Friday night revelers. My only wish is these little flavor packed goodies stayed on the tongue a little longer so they could really be savored.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

The Irish Hungarian – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

Inspired by Angela

2/3 ounce Irish Cream (chilled)

1/3 ounce Zwack (chilled)

Layer each in a shot glass in order given. Shoot responsibly. Jager could be substituted for Zwack.

Flavor of the Irish Cream comes across first and then “Bam!” the spice of Zwack strikes with zing all over the taste buds. This would also be the perfect blend for weekend coffee.

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Tagged Irish Cream, Jagermeister, Shot-tails, St. Patrick's Day, The Irish Hungarian, Zwack

Irish Mock-achino

Posted on March 13, 2011 | Comments Off

Irish Mock-achino is a warm, wonderful Mocktail take on the traditional Irish Coffee. I usually reserve Irish Coffee for leisurely Sunday mornings when nothing else pressing will take me away from the house. With the Irish Mock-achino Mocktail there will be no worries about sipping and taking a spin behind the wheel. This version is completely alcohol free for everyone to enjoy any day of the week.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

Irish Mock-achino – created by Cheri Loughlin

Inspired by the classic Irish Coffee

1-1/2 ounce Bolthouse Farms Mocha Cappuccino

1 ounce Irish Cream Flavored Syrup

Hot Coffee

Whipped Cream – Garnish

Grated Nutmeg – Garnish

Pour Mocha Cappuccino and flavored syrup into a heat proof Irish Coffee cup. Top off with hot coffee leaving half an inch of space at the top of the cup. Garnish with whipped cream and grated nutmeg.

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Tagged Coffee, Irish Cream Syrup, Irish Mock-achino, Mocha Cappuccino, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, St. Patrick's Day, Whipped Cream, Winter Warmer

Shake That Irish Mint-Tini

Posted on March 11, 2011 | 1 Comment

Ever order a cocktail and see the lazy shake? You know what I mean. Liquids and ice go into the shaker. Then the bartender barely lifts the shaker and one…two…tosses the shaker back and forth while looking distracted down the bar. Even worse, your cocktail gets delivered barely chilled, barely shaken in a warm glass. Hopefully there isn’t smeared lipstick on it too. No, no. Not how it’s done.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

If the cocktail calls for shaking. Do it like a pro! Chill that sucker!

Irish Mint-Tini

1-1/2 ounce Irish Cream

1-1/2 ounce Light Rum

Sprinkle of Cinnamon

3 Mint Sprigs

Place Irish cream, rum, cinnamon and two mint sprigs in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with remaining mint sprig.

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Luck of the Irish Flows with Boston Cocktailians

Posted on March 2, 2011 | Leave a comment

Last year Boston bartenders rallied together to create a few St. Patrick’s Day cocktails to keep revelers sipping throughout the month of March. Rather than keep the holiday to one long party thrashing, take time to muddle, stir and sip a few of these crafty libations that have generously been made available by the creative cocktailians behind the muddling stick.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

Van Bush – Grafton Street Restaurant and Bar

1-1/2 ounces Irish Whiskey

1/2 ounce Vanilla Brandy

6 ounces Vanilla Coffee

Fresh Whipped Cream

Assemble Bushmills, brandy and coffee into a coffee mug. Top with fresh whipped cream.

The Irish 1608 – Eastern Standard

1 ounce Irish Whiskey

1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 ounce Honey Syrup

Sparkling Wine

Lemon Twist Garnish

Place liquids in a mixing glass with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into flute. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with lemon twist.

Finn McCool

1-1/2 ounces Irish Whiskey

1/2 ounce Bianco Vermouth

1/2 ounce Yellow Chartreuse

1 Dash Orange Bitters

Lemon Twist Garnish

Place liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Port-Na-Spania

1-1/2 ounce Black Bush

3/4 ounce Oloroso Sherry

3/8 ounce Vanilla Syrup

1 Dash Xocolatl Mole Bitters

Place liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. No garnish.

Cocktail recipes sponsored by Bushmills Irish Whiskey representatives.

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Tagged Brandy, Chartreuse, Coffee, Fresh Lemon, Honey Syrup, Irish Whiskey, Orange Bitters, Sherry, St. Patrick's Day, Vanilla Brandy, Vermouth, Whipped Cream, Wine, Xocolatl Mole Bitters

Shamrock Cocktail Sparkles

Posted on March 4, 2010 | Leave a comment

St. Patrick’s Day cocktails and drinks do not have to be all about Irish whiskey, green beer and Jello shots. Some chatter within the cocktail world in the past has been that vodka might have slipped within the dead zone. However rarely will one see a bar without rows of premium vodka for martinis or flavored vodkas for fun sipping cocktails whether the theme is Girl’s Night Out, Date Night or just winding down from a long day at work. St. Patrick’s Day will be no different. Party goers like to join the crowd for a spirited green food coloring tinted beer or shot of whiskey, but once the night is in full swing it’s back to the basics; drinking what one likes and knows. For many that means vodka based cocktails.

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day

Sparkling Shamrock

1-1/2 ounce Pear Flavored Vodka

1/2 ounce Elderflower Liqueur

2 ounces Juiced Cucumber

1/2 ounce Lemon Juice

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

Lemonade or Club Soda

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with mint leaves, cucumber slices and fresh lemon twist. Top with lemonade or club soda according to preference.

Cocktail recipe sponsored by Grey Goose Vodka representatives.

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Tagged Club Soda, Cucumber, Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Lemon, Pear Vodka, Simple Syrup, St. Patrick's Day, Vodka

Dying a Sweet Death for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 3, 2010 | Leave a comment

Absinthe is a well-known favorite spirit of renowned artists and literary giants such as Van Gogh, Edgar Allen Poe and Oscar Wilde. Since this spirit is once again available in the United States, it has seen a surge in popularity as the authentic way to add a touch of history to classic cocktails. The magical aura of this spirit fits in Champagne Cocktail photo property Cheri Loughlin perfectly with St. Patrick’s Day with its greenish hue.