The Tipperary Cocktail
If you're looking for a delicious and classic cocktail to try this St. Patrick’s Day, you might want to consider the Tipperary. This drink is a favorite of many cocktail aficionados around the world. Let’s take a closer look at the Tipperary cocktail, including its history, recipe, and variations.
History
The Tipperary cocktail was first invented in the early 20th century, and it was named after the Tipperary region of Ireland. The drink is believed to have originated in the United States, and it was a popular cocktail during the Prohibition era.
The first printed recipe in “Recipes For Mixed Drinks” by Hugo R. Ensslin (1916) called for Irish whiskey, Chartreuse, and sweet vermouth. The color of Chartreuse was not specified, although today most bartenders use the green variety. The drink was typically garnished with a lemon twist, and it was served in a chilled cocktail glass.
Over the years, many bartenders have experimented with the recipe, adding their own twists and variations. Some of these variations include using different types of whiskey or adding other ingredients like bitters or absinthe.
If you want to try making a Tipperary cocktail at home, here's a basic recipe to get you started:
Tipperary Cocktail
Ingredients:
2 oz Irish whiskey
1 oz sweet vermouth
1/2 oz green Chartreuse
2 Dash Ango bitters
Orange twist, for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Add the Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, and green Chartreuse.
Stir well until the mixture is chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with an orange twist.
Ingredients:
2 oz Irish whiskey
1 oz sweet vermouth
1/2 oz green Chartreuse
2 Dash Ango bitters
Orange twist, for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Add the Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, and green Chartreuse.
Stir well until the mixture is chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with an orange twist.