Ireland is very close in spirit to our people: they also like to drink there and know how to do it. True, often the inhabitants of this country still prefer mixed drinks. On the other hand, almost every Irish cocktail is a vigorous mixture that not every European can afford. These drinks are especially appropriate on March 17, the day of the patron saint of the island, St. Patrick. But on other holidays, you can fully pay tribute to these cocktails.
Wild Irish Rose
The main condition under which you get the right cocktail is Irish whiskey. Naturally, it can be replaced with any other strong alcohol, but the flavor will be lost. For Rosa, 40 ml of whiskey are taken and whisked with a shaker with half volumes of fresh lemon juice and pomegranate syrup. The mixture is filtered into a glass with ice cubes and topped with a glass of ginger beer. To better match the name, this Irish cocktail is decorated with rose petals.
Patrick slash
The cocktail is named after the mentioned St. Patrick; The “name” can be translated as his shock to the shoulder, although from the whole list the strongest is not at all. Eight sorrel leaves and 60 grams of mango pulp are put in the shaker. A spoonful of lemon juice is poured there, two of sugar syrup and four of the same whiskey. The Irish cocktail is whipped for two minutes, until approximate uniformity, poured into a narrow wine glass without straining and decorated with the same sorrel.
Irish Coffee
The appearance of this drink is due to the inspiration of the bartender, who served passengers at a small airport. The weather was non-flying and cold, people were tired of waiting for departure and froze. The bartender brewed coffee for them, and for “sugreva” added Irish whiskey to it. Everyone liked the idea, and a San Francisco newspaperman soon told the Irish coffee world. The final recipe is as follows: hot strong coffee is poured into a heat-resistant glass, flavored with brown sugar and Irish whiskey - all to the consumer's taste. A small nuance is laying on top of cream whipped with ice in a shaker.
Patriotic cocktail
Irish people love their country. And actively and explicitly. They created the Irish Flag cocktail, the recipe of which allows you to create a drink that accurately displays the colors of the banner. Mint green liquor is gently poured into a suitable container on a spoon, Irish cream is layered on top , and finally Irish whiskey is poured. The recommended volume is 12 ml of each drink, it is supposed to drink in one gulp.
Irish style martini
The expressive wards of St. Patrick have their own view on drinks loved by the whole world. Moreover, there can be several opinions about their composition and preparation. For example, an Irish Martini cocktail can be made in two ways. According to the first, a 50-milliliter stack of Baileys liquor, a dose of 20 ml of Irish whiskey and a spoon of strong cooled coffee are shaken in a shaker. Why a cocktail is considered a “Martini” is a mystery.
The second option is stronger, but it includes vermouth, therefore, more consistent with the global understanding of the "Martini". The glass on the leg is well cooled, 15 ml of Irish whiskey is poured into it, rotating the container so that it is distributed over the stack. At the same time, vodka (60 ml) is whipped with a shaker and vermouth in a volume equal to whiskey. Ice - a few cubes. The mixture is added to whiskey, and the Irish Martini cocktail is decorated with a spiral of lemon peel.
Irish cocktail: a recipe for ladies
The drink is soft and not too strong. The bars are known as Irish Chocolate Velvet. Half a glass of fatter cream is whipped to splendor, at which they are already able to keep their shape. A bar of milk chocolate crumbles and heats up to dissolve with an incomplete half liter of milk. As it melts, two tablespoons of cocoa are poured, and the mixture holds on the stove until it boils. Half a glass of un whipped cream and four to five tablespoons of Irish whiskey are added to it. The cocktail quickly spreads over four cups or heat-resistant wine glasses, whipped cream is distributed on the surface. You can also sprinkle with chocolate chips.
The Irish Bomb
Sometimes they add “automobile” to the name, and “deep” in other pubs. This Irish cocktail combines both of the most beloved drinks: whiskey and beer. A nuclear mixture, like our "ruff", but with an Irish accent and an interesting way to use it. A mug of 0.33 liters is filled with beer, always dark. Whiskey - 30 ml - and cream liqueur - 20 are poured into the pile. A smaller container is lowered into a large one, and they all drink it in large sips, trying not to take breaks between them.
In some recipes "Bombs" cream-liquor is missing. But the condition of lowering the pile into the mug and drinking at a time remains. Experts assure that more than three such glasses will not be mastered even by an experienced consumer of cocktails. In any case, remaining on his feet and in a sober memory.