Luck of the Irish

You know this is one fun drink and an eye-catching tipple to behold! Luck of the Irish cocktail is a delicious drink made with Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth and a few other ingredients. It is a refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail that is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any other occasion.

The history of the expression “Luck of the Irish” dates back to the mid-1800’s during the Gold Rush in California where many Irish immigrants worked in the gold mines where they attempted to strike it rich. There were so many Irish miners who were successful striking gold during this period that the phrase Luck of the Irish came into common parlance.

Here’s how to make a Luck of the Irish cocktail:

Ingredients:

• 1 fl oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey
• 1 oz. Rosso rouge sweet vermouth
• 1/3 oz. Green Chartreuse liqueur
• 3 drops of peppermint bitters

Instructions:

1. Stir ingredients with ice and then serve in cocktail glass over a few blocks of ice.
2. Perhaps garnish with a sprig of mint that closely mimics a 3-leaf clover.

Improve your Luck by trying this Luck of the Irish cocktail today!