Luck Of The Irish

Maybe drinking Irish booze makes the Irish so lucky

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hello, listeners, I cannot thank you enough for stopping by
for another episode of the Cocktails and Mixology Podcasts, a
show dedicated to all of our favorite booze folks. You
should drink responsibly, but when you do, you should enjoy it.

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Spirit of the Irish is in the air. Today's episode,
we're going to dive into some of our favorite Saint
Patti's daytime drinks, the other Irish cocktails. If it's not Guinness,
well it's not worth drinking on Saint Patty's Day. Guinness's

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origin is from Ireland, Dublin to be exact, and seventeen
fifty nine from the Saint James Gate Brewery. Guinness is
a rich, roasted malt with coffee and chocolate notes, a smooth,
creamy mouthfeel that's thanks to its nitrogen carbonation. It has

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a four point two alcohol percentage. Guinness is practically the
national drink of Ireland and heavily marketed during Saint Patti's Day.
The iconic black pint with a thick whitehead is as
much a symbol of the holiday as the shamrock itself.

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You should serve your Guinness in a pint glass at
forty two point eight degrees fahrenheit with the classic two
part poor for the perfect head. It's also popular in
desserts like guinness chocolate cake, also acceptable on Saint Patty's Day.

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Green beer green beer is lagger or light beer dyed green. Newsflash.
This is an American tradition, not Irish. Green beer tastes
like the bass beer, usually a light lagger or pilsner,

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as the food coloring has no flavor. The alcohol percentage
will vary depending on the bass beer. It's a festive
and photogenic wade symbolize a holiday. Everything should be green
on Saint Patti's Day. Green beer is typically served in

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a pint glass, but caution is advised. It can stain
clothing as skinned. Smithwick's Irish Red Ale came from Kilkinny,
Ireland in seventeen ten. It has a smooth and malty

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flavor with caramel sweetness, subtle hobs, and a light toasted finish.
It has a four point five percent alcohol percentage. It
is flavorful yet easy to drink. The beer has Irish roots,
offering an alternative to heavier stouts. It's best served in

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a pine glass at forty five to fifty degrees fahrenheit
and is often paired with hardy Irish dishes like stew.
Harp Lagger is a pale ale originating from Dublin. Guinness
started brewing Harplagger in nineteen sixty. It has a crisp

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and clean flavor profile, with mild hops and a light
malt backbone. As a four point five percent alcohol level,
it is light and refreshing, perfect for long celebrations without
overwhelming the palate. It is best served cold in a

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pilsner glass, often alongside traditional Irish pubfare. Murphy's Irish Stout
is an Irish dry stout. It came from Cork, Ireland
in eighteen fifty six. It's creamier and slightly sweeter than Guinness,
with chocolate and coffee notes and an alcohol percentage of

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four point zero. It's a smooth or less bitter alternative
to Guinness, especially for those new to spouts. It's best
enjoyed in a pint glass with a nitro pore for
a velvety texture. Next for some Irish whiskies. Jamison topping

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the list is a blended Irish whiskey from Dublin in
seventeen eighty. Jamison's smooth and light bodied flavor profile with
hints of vanilla and honey and toasted wood make it
easy for sipping. It has a forty percent alcohol level.
It's the most widely recognized Irish whisky, known for its

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approachability and versatility and cocktails. You can have it neat
on the rocks or in cocktails like the Irish Mule
or Whiskey Sour. The Tullamore d W is a triple
distilled blended whisky from Tullamore, County Offley, Ireland. It's smooths

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slightly spicy with apple and citrus notes. It ends with
a buttery finish. Tullamore d W has a forty percent
alcohol leve and is known for being exceptionally smooth due
to its triple distillation, making it easier to sip. Have
it neat with soda, water or in Irish coffee. You

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had me at coffee. Bush Mills is a single malt
and blended whisky. It comes from County Antrim in Northern Ireland.
It's light fruity, with a honey sweetness a hint of spice.

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It can range anywhere from forty to fifty six percent alcohol,
depending on the expression. Bush Mills is the world's oldest
license distillery. Bush Mills is known for its smooth, mellow taste.
Enjoy it neat on the rocks or in whisky forward cocktails.

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Red Breasts, a single pot still whiskey, came from Cork, Ireland.
It has a rich, full bodied flavor with notes of
dried fruit, nuts and baking spices. An average alcohol level
of forty to forty six percent. It's a premium choice
for whiskey enthusiasts, offering complexity and depth. It's best sipped

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neat or with a drop of water to unlock the flavors.
Patties is a blended Irish whisky. It came from Cork,
Ireland in seventeen seventy nine. It's light, sweet and slightly
floral with a touch of spice. Patties has a forty
percent alcohol level. It's affordable and approachable, often enjoyed in

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casual settings. Patties can be enjoyed neat, with cola or
in shots. Now, let's take a look at some distinctly
Irish cock tails. Irish coffee take one and a half

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ounce of Irish whiskey such as Jamison Tullamore DW six
ounces of brood hot coffee, one tablespoon of brown sugar
or more to taste, some freshly whipped cream, lightly sweetened.
The bitterness of the coffee pears perfectly with the warmth
and smoothness of Irish whiskey, while the cream adds a

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luxurious texture and a slight sweetness. Brew your coffee and
pour it into a warm mug or heat resistant glass.
Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add the Irish whiskey
and mix well. Float lightly whipped cream on top by
pouring it over the back of a spoon so it

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rests on the top of the coffee. This drink is
popular because it's enjoyed in cold weather. Irish coffees origins
are rooted in Irish pubs as a warming, comforting drink.
It's especially popular at brunches and cozy gatherings, or to
end the evening after a festive meal. This drink also

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became famous when served to transatlantic travelers purportedly as a
warming drink in airports or on planes during the nineteen forties. Folks,
I should caution you there has not been any scientific
link between drinking alcohol and actually warming the bodies. In fact,
it actually cools your body temperature. It just makes you

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feel better. Our next cocktail is the Irish Mule. You're
gonna need two ounces of Irish whiskey such as Jamison
or powers, four ounces of ginger beer, and a half
ounce of lime juice freshly squeezed a lime wedge for garnish,
mint leaves or garnish. The Irish Mule is zesty, citrusy.

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It has notes of lime blend with a spicy kick
of ginger beer, while the Irish whiskey brings depth and warmth.
The mint garnish adds a refreshing finish. Fill mule mug
or highball glass with ice, add the Irish whiskey in
fresh lime, top with ginger beer and stir slightly. Garnish

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with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh men
for an aromatic touch. The Irish Mule is a variation
of the classic Moscow mule, replacing vodka with Irish whisky
for a distinctive twist. It's uneasy to make, crowd pleasing
cocktail that's perfect for any Saint Patrick's Day celebration, offering
a refreshing break from heavier drinks. It's a light and

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vibrant cocktail ideal for sipping throughout the day at outdoor
or lively parties. Folks, I can't thank you enough for
stopping by for another episode of the Cocktails and Mixology Podcast.
I hope you've learned something new or at least found
a new drink to make. Which one sounded most interesting
to you? Until next time,