5 Refreshing Jameson Cocktails You’ll Definitely Enjoy
Jameson’s origin dates back to the 1770s, when founder John Jameson, a lawyer, decided to invest in the whiskey business. Today, centuries after its inception, Jameson is a noteworthy leader in the Irish whiskey industry. With a line of premium whiskies to its credit, Jameson is Ireland’s most popular whiskey, holding a massive 79% of market value share, and credited as a top player in the Irish whiskey business.
Although you can always enjoy Jameson over ice, it’s also equally a pleasure when you serve it in a cocktail. In fact, you can make many classic whiskey cocktails with Jameson Irish Whiskey. Let’s examine some of them.
1. Irish Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 1 part Jameson Original
- 2 parts Lemonade
- Ice
- A splash of club soda
- Bitters
- Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish
Instructions:
- Mix Jameson, lemonade, and bitters together
- Add a splash of club soda
- Serve over ice, and garnish mixture with lemon slices and fresh mint
2. Jameson and Juice
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Jameson Original
- 4 parts green apple juice or cider
- Green apple slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Build-in glass over ice
- Garnish with a green apple slice if desired.
3. Irish Sidecar
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Jameson
- 0.75 part lemon juice
- 0.75 part triple sec
- 0.25 part simple syrup
Instructions
- Build all ingredients with ice in a shaker tin
- Shake and strain into a sugared coupe
4. Jameson Ginger Sparkler
Ingredients:
- 1.5 parts Jameson Black Barrel
- 0.5 parts lemon juice
- 0.5 parts simple syrup
- 1.5 parts Ginger Beer
- 1.5 parts Sparkling Wine topper
Instructions:
- Build all ingredients in a shaking tin (except the Sparkling Wine)
- Add ice
- Shake
- Strain as you pour into a highball glass
- Top with Sparkling Wine
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a rosemary sprig
5. Jameson Whisky Sour
Ingredients:
- 60ml of Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 4 dashes of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 bar spoon of granulated sugar
- 1 splash sparkling water
Instructions:
- Pour lemon juice in mixing glass
- Add sugar to the juice and allow to dissolve
- Pour sparkling water into mixing glass
- Add whiskey and fill with ice
- Stir well
- Strain into a sour glass
- Garnish with a cherry
These Jameson cocktails are only a few of the many delectable cocktail options you can enjoy. Don’t forget that you can also enjoy your Jameson with just a dash of water at room temperature.