When it comes to St Patty's, nothing feels more symbolic than a shamrock. According to a Google search, there's no real consensus on what genus the true shamrock really is, and when it comes to the cocktail version, the same could be said.
Originally, a Shamrock Cocktail calls for something Irish, something chilly, something vermouthy, something minty, and Chartreuse (according to Difford's guide). The ones we concocted is a smaller, less serious version of the original which focuses only on the Irish, the Vermouth, and the Mint.
That being said, there's a debate on whether to use Peppermint Schnapps or Crème de Menthe (more spearminty). So we tried em both. Personally, I find peppermint to make for a more "violent" version of the cocktail where the spearmint allows for more of a balance with the dry vermouth (a combo that I've never tried).
Shamrock
Shamrock
- 1 1/2 oz (44 ml) Irish Whiskey (Jameson)
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) Dry Vermouth (Dolin)
- splash Crème de Menthe (White - Hiram Walker)
Method: Shake & Strain
Garnish: Green food dye for color
Credits: 10,000 Drinks, Paul Knorr
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