Double Irish
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 serving (plus extra simple syrup)
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 serving (plus extra simple syrup)
Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar
2 ounces Irish whiskey
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
Irish lager (such as Harp), for topping
Lemon twist, for garnish
Directions
- Make the simple syrup: Combine the sugar with 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve. Remove from the heat and let cool. (Makes 4 ounces; refrigerate up to 1 month.)
- Combine the whiskey, lemon juice and 1/2 ounce simple syrup in a cocktail shaker; fill with ice. Shake well; strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with the lager and garnish with lemon twist.
