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Emerald Isle Cocktail Drink

Emerald Isle Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Enjoy the Emerald Isle recipe! Blend Gin, green crème de menthe, and bitters for a lively drink that's just right for spring.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 188

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Gin
  • ½ oz Green Crème de Menthe
  • 1 dash of Aromatic Bitters
  • Ice cubes
  • Mint leaf - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Strainer & Fine-strainer
  • Martini Glass

Instructions

  • Chill Glass: Stir some ice into your martini glass and set it aside.
  • Add Bitters: Add 1 dash of Aromatic Bitters to the shaker.
  • Add Crème de Menthe: Measure and add ½ oz Green Crème de Menthe.
  • Add Gin: Pour 2 oz Gin into the shaker.
  • Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Shake Well: Shake the ingredients vigorously until well chilled.
  • Strain and Serve: Fine strain the mixture into a martini glass.
  • Garnish: Place a mint leaf on top for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Gin: If you don't have Gin, try using vodka for a cleaner taste. I've also experimented with white rum for a sweeter twist.
  • Green Crème de Menthe: You can use peppermint schnapps with a more robust mint flavor. For a non-alcoholic option, mint syrup works well.
  • Aromatic Bitters: Feel free to experiment with any bitters you have on hand.

Making a Pitcher of Emerald Isle:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Gin, 4 oz of green crème de menthe, and 8 dashes of bitters.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Gin, green crème de menthe, and bitters. Stir well with ice.
  • Serve: Strain the mixture into individual chilled martini glasses and garnish each with a mint leaf.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin alternative; these capture the essence of Gin without the alcohol.
  • Crème de Menthe Substitute: Opt for mint syrup or make your own by infusing simple syrup with fresh mint leaves.
  • Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using these substitutes for a refreshing, non-alcoholic version.