Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day with Power’s Irish Whiskey and the Chilled 100 Bartenders: Carol Donovan, Emerald Green Powers

By Chilled Magazine

Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day with Power’s Irish Whiskey and the Chilled 100 Bartenders.

Power’s Irish Whiskey has teamed up with the Chilled 100 bartenders in our cocktail countdown to St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate with us by mixing original cocktails created by our talented bartenders using Power’s Irish Whiskey.

Throughout its long history, Powers Irish Whiskey has shaped not only Irish culture but the world far beyond the Emerald Isle. Along the way, Powers has been a brand of firsts that continues to innovate even today.

Inspiration: This cocktail is a chance to both celebrate for St. Patrick’s Day as well as know you’re having something that is healthy with your spirits. An Irish twist on a traditional whiskey sour that includes beautiful and tasty greens to make you feel as if you have been transported to the Emerald Isle. The syrup is made from the part of the pineapple we usually throw away, so it is doubly “green”!

This can easily be prepared in advance and simply shaken or poured over ice to serve- the ultimate in simplicity for your holiday entertainment.

Also, there is no wrong answer for the garnish! Pictured with a fragrant basil leaf, but feel free to go crazy with Irish flags, gummy shamrocks, or even images of St. Patrick himself! Enjoy!

Emerald Green Powers 

by Carol Donovan @intoxicating_Fun

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Powers Irish Rye Whiskey
  • 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon juice
  • 1 oz Pineapple-basil syrup*
  • Fresh sprig Basil

Preparation

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain into chilled cocktail glass.
  2. Garnish with a basil leaf. 

*Pineapple-Basil Syrup


Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 oz cup water
  • Skins of one fresh pineapple
  • 12-15 large basil leaves
  • 3 leaves of fresh spinach

Preparation

  1. Cook sugar, water, and pineapple skins until it begins to boil.
  2. Reduce heat and add the basil leaves.
  3. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and add the spinach leaves (these are for a more vibrant color).
  5. Allow it to sit until cool.
  6. Strain out solids and store refrigerated for up to 7 days.

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