Irish Rose recipe
A delicate balance of Irish whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine shaken into a crimson sour.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Coupe glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: The Sidecar Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 oz Rich simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water)
- 0.25 oz Grenadine
How to make a Irish Rose
- Chill a coupe glass in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Combine Irish whiskey, fresh lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and grenadine in a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for ten to fifteen seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Fine strain the mixture into the prepared chilled coupe glass.
- Express the oils from a lemon zest twist over the surface and drop in a cherry.
Garnish
Express lemon zest twist over the drink and garnish with a brandied cherry.
Pro tip
Use a high-quality pomegranate-based grenadine to ensure the drink maintains a tart, authentic fruit flavor rather than cloying sweetness.
History of the Irish Rose
Early recipes for variations of this drink first appeared in cocktail guides published during the early twentieth century, including George Washburne and Stanley Bronner's 1911 work. Later adaptations, such as William Boothby's 1934 publication, refined the formulation by utilizing lemon juice and serving the cocktail straight up.
Flavour profile
Citrusy, Tart, Mellow, Floral
Variations
- Wild Irish Rose — Prepare as a tall highball by building over highball ice with lime juice and topping with carbonated water.
- Jack Rose — Substitute Applejack or Calvados for the Irish whiskey.
- Scotch Rose — Substitute blended Scotch whisky for the Irish whiskey.
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