How To Drink Jameson

Established by John Jameson, a Scottish lawyer, in the 1780s, Jameson Irish Whisky is one of the most renowned whisky brands in the world. In fact, it’s the number-one bestselling Irish whisky widely distributed in 122 countries around the world, accounting for the largest share of the global Irish whisky market. In 2013, Jameson’s annual sales topped 4.7 million cases (56.4 million bottles)!

Jameson is a popular, smooth, and flexible Irish whisky that tastes great “neat” (with no additions), on the rocks, with water, or as part of a mixed drink or shot. It’s a “clean” whisky that goes well with different flavours – caramel, coffee, citrusy, spicy, tangy, and even bitter flavours. In fact, Jameson is loved by many particularly for its smoothness and affinity with ginger ale.

Best Jameson Cocktail Mixtures

Drinking your choice of whisky is always a matter of your choice, preference, and taste. However, you can choose to enjoy your Jameson Irish whisky in one of the following ways:

• Straight: Drink the Jameson neat to savour all its flavours. If you want to experience the full spectrum of flavours of Jameson Irish whisky, then don’t add anything to it. Simply pour a 44 ml serving of Jameson at room temperature into a rocks glass or your preferred drinking vessel, and enjoy!
• On the rocks: You may also choose to drink your Jameson with a large ice cube from a ceramic coffee mug, rocks glass, a tin cup, or even a disposable plastic cup for a smooth drinking experience.
• With a splash of water: To enjoy your Jameson with a bit of water, you can add about 15 ml of water in batches until the Jameson is smooth enough for you to drink.
• With ginger ale: Jameson goes great with ginger ale. Pour 44 ml serving of Jameson into a glass filled with ice, then pour in 130 ml of ginger ale for a sweet pick-me-up. For some extra zing, you can also squeeze a lime or lemon wedge into your drink.
• With coffee: Also called Irish coffee (caffeinated whiskey drink). Add a 44 ml shot of Jameson to a mug, then pour in coffee and stir. You can serve it hot, or pour your Irish coffee over a cup filled with ice for a cold coffee drink. You may also mix cream, sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or any other preferred additive into your coffee.
• With tea: If you are a diehard fan of tea, you can enjoy an extra-strong cup of tea by adding Jameson into your tea. Add a 44 ml shot of Jameson into a cup of your favourite brewed tea. Then, flavour your tea to your preferred taste, such as with a lemon wedge and sugar. To make iced tea, pour the Jameson and tea mixture into a glass filled with ice.
• In cocktails: Jameson, especially Black Barrel, is a cocktail favourite. You can create different cocktails such as Jameson Old Fashioned, Jameson and Juice, Irish Lemonade, Irish Sidecar, and much more by combining Jameson Irish whisky and other ingredients.

These are just some of the best ways to drink your Jameson. Don’t forget that Jameson is a strong whiskey, so, it’s best to sip the entire drink slowly for 30 to 60 minutes. Taking your time to sip Jameson will allow you to savour the smooth flavours and smell the scent of the premium Irish whiskey in all its glory!