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Blackthorn

Blackthorn

Classic

Irish whiskey, dry vermouth, absinthe, and bitters.

Before DinnerSpirit-ForwardClassicHerbal
3 minEasyStrong

Smooth, grainy Irish whiskey with dry vermouth's floral herbs, a faint anise note from the absinthe, and aromatic spice. Light, dry, and elegant.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Irish Whiskey
  • 1.5 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Absinthe
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon peel · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the Irish whiskey, dry vermouth, absinthe, and Angostura to a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir until well-chilled, about 20-30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4

    Express a lemon peel over the drink and drop it in.

The Story

The Blackthorn is an Irish whiskey Martini-style drink, and old bar books list several versions, some made with sloe gin. This one uses equal parts Irish whiskey and dry vermouth, with absinthe and bitters in the background.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Lemon peel