The Glendalough Shamrock

Our friends (and sponsors) at Glendalough Distillery provided this cocktail recipe for St. Patrick’s Day…though it’s good at other times of the year, too.

40ml Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey

10-15 sprigs of Irish mint & basil leaves

10ml Chartreuse*

15ml simple syrup

20ml lemon juice

10ml verbena tea (strongly brewed, cold)

*Substitutions: Remove Chartreuse for a milder flavour or replace verbena tea with peppermint or chamomile tea for a twist

Directions: Intensely muddle or blend the Irish mint and basil leaves with simple syrup in the bottom of a shaker. Add Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey, lemon juice, verbena tea and Chartreuse (optional). Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Fine strain over a large square ice cube in a ribbed tumbler. Garnish with Irish shamrocks or mint sprig.