Irish Eyes Cocktail

by | Mar 6, 2021 | Spring Drinks | 0 comments

Minty Irish Eyes Cocktail

Irish Eyes Cocktail

Prep:3 mins
Cook:0 mins
Total:3 mins
Serving:1 serving
Yield:1 cocktail

For anyone who’s a fan of creamy, minty drinks, the Irish eyes cocktail is a great choice. This recipe creates one of the most delicious Irish whiskey cocktails you will find, and it’s incredibly easy to mix up.

All you need to make the Irish eyes is Irish whiskey, green crème de menthe, and cream. The result is a fun, flavorful green cocktail that you’ll definitely want to share. On St. Patrick’s Day, you can give your sweetheart an Irish eyes cocktail, look into their eyes and say “Tá tú go h-álainn” (meaning “You’re beautiful”; pronounced taw two guh haul-inn).

Ingredients
  • 1 ounce Irish whiskey
  • 1/4 ounce green crème de menthe
  • 2 ounces cream
  • maraschino cherry
Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.
    In a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, pour the Irish whiskey, green crème de menthe, and cream.

  2. Shake well.Strain into an old-fashioned glass over fresh ice.

  3. Garnish with a maraschino cherry. Serve and enjoy.

Tips

  • Crème de menthe comes in two colors, green and white (clear). The drink will taste the same with white crème de menthe, so if that’s all you have, go ahead and use it.
  • For the Irish whiskey, there’s really no need to pour from your best bottle. A mixed drink like this is the perfect excuse to save a little money with a good budget-friendly brand.
  • Choose your cream according to your taste. Heavy cream will produce a rich drink, while milk is a good option if you want something a little lighter. A good middle ground between the two is half and half, which is often preferred for drinks like this.

Recipe Variations

  • Rather than cream, pour a cream liqueur as a substitute.
  • Rim the glass with a little cocoa powder for a fun touch. With each sip, you’ll get a delightful hint of chocolate, which is always a pleasant pairing for mint.
  • There’s a cocktail called “Irish eyes are smiling” that’s equally delicious. It’s made the same way, but instead of mint, it uses chocolate liqueur.