The Glendalough Shamrock gets its distinctive green colour from herbs, herbal tea and botanical liqueur. This elevated, herbaceous whiskey cocktail embodies the essence of Glendalough, offering a naturally delicious drink for St. Patrick’s Day.
The original Shamrock recipe dates back to 1930, when it appeared in Harry Craddock’s ‘The Savoy Cocktail Book’. Our own recipe has been adapted to perfectly complement Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey.
Glendalough Shamrock
The Glendalough Shamrock gets its distinctive green colour from herbs, herbal tea and botanical liqueur. This elevated, herbaceous whiskey cocktail embodies the essence of Glendalough, offering a naturally delicious drink for St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
- 10-15 sprigs Irish mint & basil leaves
- 40 ml Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey
- 10 ml Chartreuse
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 20 ml lemon juice
- 10 ml verbena tea (strongly brewed, cold)
Instructions
- 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
Notes
Substitutions: Remove Chartreuse for a milder flavour or replace verbena tea with peppermint or chamomile tea for a twist
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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