Sips & Synopsis - This Weeks Makings

• St. Paddy's Day is Almost Here

• Trivia Question

• Drink of the Week - The Shamrock Sour

• An Irish Toast

🍻 St. Paddy’s Day Is Almost Here – Let’s Get in the Spirit (Literally)!

Hey there, cocktail lovers! We’re just a few days away from St. Patrick’s Day, which means it’s time to start warming up our Irish whiskey muscles and get ready for the most festive drinking day of the year.

This week, we’re shaking up:
✔ 3 Irish-inspired cocktails (that go beyond green beer)
✔ A Guinness-based drink that might change your life
✔ A non-alcoholic Irish Cream Latte for the whiskey-free crowd
✔ A fun St. Paddy’s Day trivia question 
✔ An Irish toast that’s worth raising a glass to 

So grab your lucky glass and let’s get into it! 🍀

Trivia Question❓

What is the name of the famous Irish whiskey distillery founded in 1780 that is now one of the best-selling Irish whiskey brands in the world? 

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Drink of the Week

🥃 Cocktail #1 is our Drink of the Week: The Shamrock Sour (A Green Whiskey Sour Done Right!)

Let’s skip the neon-green gimmicks and keep it classy with a well-balanced, Irish whiskey sour. This version has a touch of honey & a pop of color from a dash of green Chartreuse.

🍺 Cocktail #2: The Black Velvet (Guinness + Champagne = Unexpected Perfection)

If you think Guinness only belongs in a pint glass, think again! The Black Velvet is a surprisingly elegant drink that combines the rich, creamy goodness of stout with the effervescent crispness of champagne.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz Guinness stout

• 4 oz champagne (or dry prosecco)

Instructions:

1. Fill a flute or pint glass halfway with Guinness.

2. Slowly top with champagne, pouring over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.

3. Toast to classy Irish vibes and enjoy! 🥂

🔥 Pro Tip: This works with any dry sparkling wine, but a brut prosecco pairs beautifully.

🥥 Cocktail #3: The Dublin Mule (A Whiskey-Twist on the Classic Moscow Mule)

If you love Moscow Mules, meet your new favorite St. Paddy’s Day drink. Swapping vodka for Irish whiskey adds warmth and depth while still keeping things crisp & refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Irish whiskey

• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice

• 4 oz ginger beer

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters (optional but adds complexity!)

• Lime wheel & fresh mint for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a copper mug or rocks glass with ice.

2. Pour in the Irish whiskey and lime juice.

3. Top with ginger beer and bitters. Stir gently.

4. Garnish with a lime wheel & fresh mint.

5. Sip & pretend you’re in a Dublin pub. 🍀

🍫 Mocktail Option: Irish Cream Cold Brew (No Booze, All the Flavor!)

Not drinking? No problem. This creamy, dreamy coffee drink is perfect for morning or night, giving you the flavors of Irish cream without the whiskey.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz cold brew coffee (or iced espresso)

• 2 oz homemade Irish cream (recipe below!)

• Whipped cream & cocoa powder for garnish

For Homemade Irish Cream (Non-Alcoholic!):

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp cocoa powder

• 1/4 tsp instant espresso powder

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Blend all Irish cream ingredients until smooth.

2. Fill a glass with ice & pour cold brew over it.

3. Stir in 2 oz homemade Irish cream.

4. Top with whipped cream & a dusting of cocoa powder.

5. Sip & feel cozy. ☕

💬 An Irish Toast to Raise a Glass To

"May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door." ☘️