The Glendalough Shamrock is a distinctive, naturally green cocktail. It reimagines a classic whilst paying tribute to the landscapes of Wicklow.
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 GLENDALOUGH SHAMROCK
INGREDIENTS
40ml Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey
10-15 sprigs of Irish mint & basil leaves
10ml Chartreuse*
15ml simple syrup
20ml lemon juice
10ml verbena tea (strongly brewed, cold)
*Substitutions: Remove Chartreuse for a milder flavour or replace verbena tea with peppermint or chamomile tea for a twist
GLASSWARE
Tumbler with a heavy bottom.
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.