Everybody's Irish Cocktail

Today we had an 'Everybody's Irish Cocktail'  -page 77 in the Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide (1985 Version).

The recipe:

1 teaspoon Green Créme de Menthe(LeRoux)
1 teaspoon Chartreuse (Green)
2 oz Irish Whisky (Jameson)

Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass. Serve with a green olive.

The drink was similar to one we had a couple of days ago; same ingredients, different amounts. This one used less creme de menthe and Chartreuse and was much better -
no mouthwash taste! It was pretty good.

Slainte!

St Patick's Day Cocktail

A couple of days late, but we chose a 'St. Patrick's Day' cocktail for Monday. The recipe is on page no.153 of the Bartender's Guide (1985 edition).

The recipe:

3/4 oz Green Créme de Menthe(LeRoux)
3/4 oz Chartreuse (Green)
3/4 oz Irish Whisky (Jameson's)
1 dash Bitters

Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass. I garnished with a slice of orange.

The drink was potable but not one of our favorites. As a matter of fact, it was a lot like mouthwash (actually it was much better than that)!

Slainte!

Last Word Cocktail

Tonight was the time for a 'Last Word Cocktail' !  I left the Bartender's Guide behind for a night to make a cocktail from a blog site at DrinkUpNY.com. They are the merchants I buy much of my more "exotic" liquors and liqueurs from.

The recipe:

1/2 oz Gin (Booth's)
1/2 oz Maraschino (Luxardo)
1/2 oz Green Chartreuse
1/2 oz Lime Juice

Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. I garnished with a twist of lime.

The drink was very good; the Maraschino taste was evident but not overwhelming. The overall taste was excellent!

Cheers.