Garnish:
Orange zest twist (discarded)
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.
2 1/2 fl oz | Bourbon whiskey |
1/4 fl oz | Giffard Peppermint Pastille crème de menthe |
1 fl oz | Rosso/rouge (sweet) vermouth |
2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
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Review:
Basically a sweet Manhattan with a dash of green créme de menthe.
History:
Purloined from David Embury's classic book, 'The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks'.
Nutrition:
One serving of Shamrock (bourbon based) contains 248 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 2.2 standard drinks
- 27.23% alc./vol. (54.46° proof)
- 30.8 grams of pure alcohol
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