Celebrate with a Shamrock Sour cocktail that has a balance of lemon and lime tartness and Irish whiskey smoothness. Topped with a cherry and a sprinkle of green chartreuse. It’s a sweet-sour drink perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 1/4 oz green chartreuse or green food coloring for that signature green hue
- A slice of lime or a cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill your shaker with ice.
- Add the Irish whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and green chartreuse or food coloring.
- Shake well until the mixture is cold.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime slice or a cherry.
- Enjoy your Shamrock Sour.