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Calories: 184kcal
The Irish Shillelagh Cocktail is a bold and flavorful drink that brings together the smoothness of Irish whiskey with the crispness of gin, the warmth of rum, and the sweetness of peach schnapps. Enhanced by a touch of lemon juice and sugar syrup, this cocktail offers a perfect balance of strong and zesty flavors. It’s an ideal choice for those who enjoy complex, well-rounded drinks with a bit of a kick.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Irish Whiskey
- .5 oz Gin
- 1 tsp White Rum
- 1 tsp Peach Schnapps
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Sugar Syrup
Instructions
Shake Ingredients:
- In a cocktail shaker filled with broken ice, combine 1.5 oz of Irish whiskey, 0.5 oz of gin, 1 tsp of white rum, 1 tsp of peach schnapps, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and 1 tsp of sugar syrup.
Shake Well:
- Shake the mixture thoroughly to chill and blend the flavors.
Pour Unstrained:
- Pour the drink, unstrained, into an old-fashioned glass, allowing the ice to settle in the glass.
Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the bold, zesty flavors of your Irish Shillelagh cocktail.
Notes
The Irish Shillelagh Cocktail is a strong and invigorating drink that’s perfect for those who appreciate a mix of robust flavors. The combination of whiskey, gin, and rum creates a powerful base, while the peach schnapps adds a touch of sweetness, and the lemon juice and sugar syrup provide a balanced, zesty finish. Serving it unstrained over ice adds a refreshing element that keeps the drink cool and enjoyable.
This cocktail is great for sipping slowly, allowing the complex flavors to develop as the ice melts. It’s a perfect choice for a nightcap or for impressing guests with a drink that’s both sophisticated and bold.
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Estimated Nutrition:
Calories: 184kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 0.02gFat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 0.3IUVitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 1mgIron: 0.3mg (2%)
