Tipperary
The Tipperary cocktail is a classic Irish drink that beautifully blends the rich flavors of Irish whiskey with sweet vermouth and a hint of orange bitters.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Nick and Nora Glass
- 3 ingredients
Tipperary
Ingredients
- Irish Whiskey2 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Green Chartreuse½ oz
Method
- Stir over ice.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Cut a wide swath of orange peel, and express the orange oils over the drink.
- Discard orange twist.
What you need
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The hero bottle
See 5 Irish Whiskey drinksWhere it comes from
The Tipperary cocktail celebrates Irish whiskey and the county of Tipperary through its combination of Irish whiskey with sweet vermouth and green chartreuse, creating a sophisticated Irish variation of the Manhattan template. Emerging during the early 20th century, the drink demonstrates how classic cocktail structure can be adapted to showcase national spirits and regional pride. It represents the Irish contribution to cocktail culture.
Tips from the bar
- Use a quality Irish whiskey (pot still style is traditional) with distinctive spice and character
- Green chartreuse provides essential herbal notes and must be used with precision to avoid overpowering the drink
- Sweet vermouth should be fresh and recently opened
- Stir with ice in a mixing glass and strain into a chilled coupe glass to showcase the drink's aromatic complexity.
Twists worth trying
- Modern Tipperary
- Uses Irish whiskey aged in sherry casks for added depth and sweetness that complements the chartreuse
- Light Irish Cocktail
- Incorporates a small measure of Irish coffee liqueur for dessert-style complexity
- Green Irish
- Substitutes a portion of sweet vermouth with dry vermouth to reduce overall sweetness and increase herbal character.
What to eat with it
- Colcannon with crispy bacon
- Corned beef and cabbage
- Irish soda bread with smoked salmon
- Potato and leek soup
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Tipperary?
A Tipperary is made with irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, green chartreuse.
What glass do you use for a Tipperary?
Serve a Tipperary in a nick and nora glass.
What does a Tipperary taste like?
Expect herbaceous, spicy, rich.
What can I make with Irish Whiskey?
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