Irish Margarita

The IRISH MARGARITA uses the same template as a standard tequila margarita, but switches out Irish whiskey for the more common tequila. Most recipes recommend Grand Marnier as the orange liqueur of choice, though Cointreau and Triple Sec have occasionally been used. A drop of green food coloring can be added to turn the mix into a celebratory Saint Patrick’s Day drink.

Requirements: Irish whiskey, orange liqueur (Grand Marnier preferred), fresh lime juice, agave syrup, lime wheel for garnish

• 2 oz. Irish whiskey
• 1 oz. orange liqueur (Grand Marnier preferred)
• 1 oz. lime juice
• 1/2 oz. agave syrup
• 1 lime wheel for garnish

Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or Old-Fashioned glass and dip it in salt to coat the edge. Add ice to the glass. Combine the ingredients in an ice-filled shaker. Shake to chill and pour into the ice-filled glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Comments: This drink has variations, some quite complicated with up to eight ingredients. The more common additives include two ounces of sweet & sour mix or Limeade while reducing fresh lime juice and orange liqueur (1/2 ounce each). Some match the whiskey with the same amount of pineapple juice instead of sweet & sour mix. The mix above is unexpectedly good and a nice upscale way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day without over-complicating it.

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