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.​
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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.