Whiskey Cocktails
Irish whiskey lends itself particulary well to a whole range of cocktails. Most Irish whiskey brands offer cocktail recipes on their websites. Check out the following for their cocktail recipes:
www.jamesonwhiskey.com
www.tullamoredew.com
www.irishmist.com
www.kilbegganwhiskey.com
www.hotirishman.com
Alternatively, here's a few cocktail suggestions to get you started:
Irish Gold
2 parts Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
2 parts Ginger Ale
Splash of Orange Juice
½ part of Peach Schnapps
*Combine in an ice-cube filled Collins or specialty glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
(Highball no shake)
Irish Kiss
2 parts Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
½ part of Irish Mist
1 part Heavy Cream/Ice Cream
Chocolate Syrup
Shake with ice and serve in a chilled
Martini glass
Garnish with shaved chocolate
Count Kilbeggan
1 Part Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey
4 Parts 7Up/Sprite
0.5 Parts Grenadine Syrup
Serve in a Long Glass with Ice
(A good Halloween Cocktail)

Killer Punch
2 Parts Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey
1 Part Sour Apple Schnapps
2 Parts Cranberry Juice
Shake the Ingredients Well Over Ice
Serve in a Chilled Martini Glass
Garnish with a Slice of Apple
(Another impressive Halloween Cocktail)
Dew Berrymore
2 parts Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
1 part raspberry liqueur
Dash of sours
Splash of Grenadine
Shake and strain into a martini glass
Tropical Dew
2 parts Tullamore Dew
1 part Pineapple Juice
Squeeze of Lemon
Top off with Soda Water
*Combine the Tullamore Dew with
the juices. Add ice and fill with soda
- stir gently.
Serve in a Highball (no shake) with a lemon or lime wedge
Black Irishman
2 parts Tullamore Dew
1 part Kahlua
Serve over ice in a Rocks glass
Garnish with a cherry
Merry Irishman
2 parts Tullamore Dew
1 part Kahlua
½ part Mint Schnapps
Serve over ice in a Rocks glass
Garnish with candy cane
Irish Iced Coffee
1 part Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
1 part Carolans Irish Cream
1 part Coffee Liquor (or a shot of espresso)
Shake and pour into a rocks glass
topped with whipped cream
Tullamore Toddy (hot)
1 part Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
1 sliced lemon
2 lumps of sugar
Fill to top with hot water
Combine all ingredients and stir well.
Serve in a glass mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
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