Emerald Cocktail
ClassicIrish whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. An Irish Manhattan.
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3 minEasyStrong
Smooth, fruity, and lightly spiced. Honeyed Irish whiskey blends with the raisin and herb of sweet vermouth, and orange bitters add a bright citrus note. Soft, elegant, and very easy to sip.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish Whiskey
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
- Orange twist · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Add the Irish whiskey, vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- 2
Stir until well chilled.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe.
- 4
Express an orange peel over the top and drop it in.
The Story
The Emerald is the Manhattan template with Irish whiskey in place of rye, and the name nods to the Emerald Isle. It is a stirred, short drink that proves how well the Manhattan formula travels. Irish whiskey is softer and fruitier than rye, so the result is gentler and rounder than its American cousin.
Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Orange twist