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James Joyce

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (107)
James Joyce image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Irish whiskey
3/4 fl oz Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
3/4 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1/2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with skewered cherry.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of James Joyce contains 188 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 21.43% alc./vol. (42.86° proof)
  • 24.1 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2001 by cocktail guru and author Gary "gaz" Regan. This recipe is from his 2003 book, The Joy of Mixology.

JAMES JOYCE COCKTAIL
FAMILY: NEW ORLEANS SOURS
I created this one in 2001 while conducting bartender-training seminars. It's a simple variation on the Oriental Cocktail recipe found in 1930's Savoy Cocktail Book. Rye whiskey and white curaçao were employed in the Oriental Cocktail, so it didn't take a mastermind to twist that drink to create this one.
1½ ounces Irish whiskey
¾ ounce sweet vermouth
¾ ounce triple sec
½ ounce fresh lime juice
SHAKE AND STRAIN into chilled cocktail glass.

Gary Regan, The Joy of Mixology, 2001



This cocktail has become an appropriate toast for celebrants of Bloomsday on the 16th of June each year.

More cocktails by Gary 'gaz' Regan

Review

A riff on a Oriental, mellowed by the use of Irish whiskey in place of American rye whiskey.

Cocktail of the day:

16th June 2026 is Bloomsday

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Comments & Discussion

Chris Brislawn
Excellent balance of flavors, not too simple, not too complicated. Works well with the distinct flavors of Irish whiskey.
score: 2
Peter M Premium Member
Just made this with Glendalough Double Barrel, Cointreau, & Dolin Rouge and I really like it. I'm getting "barrel"/whiskey notes up front, then the lime and a subtle orange come in, finished up by the herbal notes from the vermouth. I've gone through 150+ recipes here so far and I think this is a Top 10 for me right now.
score: 2
L L
I started off thinking I had all the ingredients but I didn't. So I used dry Vermouth, maybe 1 oz (was making for 2) and ¼ oz of amaretto, ¼ oz of lime and lemon. Very smooth and very more-ish.
score: 1
Nathalie O Flynn Premium Member
Also a pleasant surprise for me and indeed refreshing
score: 3
Beth Schneider
I enjoyed this but found it too whiskey forward for my taste. I prefer the flavor profile of the Oriental Cocktail.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Many thanks for the feedback, Beth. I've added an explanation of the similarity between the two cocktails and a link above. I've also added a quote saying the same from Gary's book.
score: 0
Wayne Hanley
I dunno ... for some reason when I finish this, I want to begin all over again!
score: 2
Nathalie O Flynn Premium Member
lol my sort of discerning drinker
score: 3
Doug Charnock Premium Member
Our official Bloomsday cocktail
score: 2
Erik Maloney
Same here! "The sacred pint alone can unbind the tongue..." Happy Bloomsday.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Many thanks for the literary reference, I’ve created a Cocktail Of The Day page for Bloomsday and added a link above.
score: 1
Andrew Gelb Premium Member
Delicious! A few weeks back, I made the very similar Oriental Cocktail (Rye in lieu of the Irish), enjoyed it very much, and now this one joins the list of house favorites. Slainte!
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
Looking at the ingredients was a bit unsure, but willing to try. What a pleasant surprise. It is like a whiskey tinged margarita. Very refreshing. Great for an afternoon cocktail or aperitif.
score: 3

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