Irish Mojito Made With Whiskey
This Irish Mojito is made with Irish whiskey and bursting with fresh mint flavors for one of the best St. Patrick’s Day Ideas you’ll have for your St. Paddy’s Day party.
When you want a drink that both reminds you of the beach and looks (and tastes) tropical, then you’ve gotta make one of these mojito recipes!
It’s bright green, so it’s perfect for St. Paddy’s Day. But it isn’t cartoonish or silly. It’s the perfect grown-up party drink.
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail
It takes almost no effort at all to make this drink! Even beginner mixologists can whip up this drink in no time at all.
All you have to do is muddle the mint, shake it up with the rest of the ingredients, and strain it as you pour!
It’s almost more fun to make the drink than it is to drink it…almost!
Whiskey Mojito
Usually, mojitos are made with rum. And I stayed true to that tradition! I used lemon Bicardi – so there is rum in it.
But in order to keep it Irish and authentic, I used my favorite Irish whiskey in it.
The best Irish whiskey is Jameson’s. You can’t get better than that! Just like this Jameson Sour Cocktail, it makes a great drink.
Any whiskey that says it is from Ireland will work. It’s a very strong liquor, so you don’t need much!
There are so many other things you can make with Irish whiskey, too.
You won’t regret buying a little extra.
Use Fresh Mint
One of the things that makes a mojito unique is the bright flavors of mint. So, for this Irish whiskey mojito, use fresh mint leaves. You’ll be able to taste the difference!
If you don’t have any fresh mint, you can also use some mint extract or mint syrup. Whatever you do, don’t skip the mint.
When you muddle the fresh mint, you’ll smell and taste the difference!
Then, save some extra mint leaves to use as a garnish for your drink.
Use Fresh Lime Juice
Just like the mint, using fresh lime juice will make your mojito taste fresh and amazing! I suggest grabbing two limes from the grocery store and using a juicer to get as much juice out of them as possible.
If you don’t have limes, bottled lime juice will work too.
Use A Cocktail Shaker
If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, grab one! It is so much easier to make this drink when you have the shaker and the strainer. You can also use two glasses and a small tea strainer, but the shaker is just the perfect size.
More Great Mojito Recipes To Try:
If you enjoyed learning how to make a tasty Irish mojito with whiskey and rum, here are some more creative and different ways to make a mojito.
- Dirty Mojito
- Blueberry Lemonade Mojito
- Moscow Mule Mojito With Ginger Beer
- Easy Tequila Mojito Recipe
- Delicious Frozen Peach Margaritas
- Pineapple Mojito
- Blueberry Mojito Cocktail
Pin this Irish mojito recipe and share it with your friends. Use it at your next party, whether it’s to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or you’re just feeling Irish.
Irish Mojito
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
- 1 whole Lime Juiced
- Minced Mint handful
- 2 tsp Simple Syrup
- 2 ounces Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 1 ounce Bicardi Lemon
- 1 drop Green Food Coloring
- 2 ounces Club Soda
Instructions
- Muddle lime juice, simple syrup, and mint in a cocktail shaker. Add the liquors, green food coloring, and ice.
- Cover and shake well.
- Strain into a 12-oz. ice-lled rocks glass.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with limes and mint.
Nutrition
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