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Irish Whiskey and Melon Cocktail

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This Irish Whiskey and Melon cocktail will give you the Luck o’ the Irish any time of the year! It is whiskey forward with undertones of sweet melon.

This Irish Whiskey and Melon cocktail will give you the Luck o' the Irish any time of the year! It is whiskey forward with undertones of sweet melon~Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley

A perfect cocktail for St Patrick’s Day!

There’s a bit of controversy regarding Patty or Paddy. Some people say St Patty’s day and they would be wrong. Patty spelled with two t’s, it’s the nickname for Patricia while Paddy, on the other hand, is the nickname for Patrick. The Irish Whiskey and Melon Cocktail is perfect for St. Paddy’s Day!

This Irish Whiskey and Melon cocktail will give you the Luck o' the Irish any time of the year! It is whiskey forward with undertones of sweet melon~Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley

How do Irish whiskey and melon liqueur taste together?

I love Jameson whiskey and so I used Jameson Black Label for this cocktail. Just remember that when you use liquors that you love, you are more likely to create a cocktail that you love. I like a good melon liqueur and chose Midori because I had some left from making Midori Sours.

When you add melon liqueur to whiskey, it transforms into a beautiful springtime flavor. I added some simple syrup to sweeten it up a bit and to highlight the melon flavor.

This Irish Whiskey and Melon cocktail will give you the Luck o' the Irish any time of the year! It is whiskey forward with undertones of sweet melon~Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley

 Can I use American whiskey in place of Irish whiskey?

You can absolutely use any whiskey that you want! You can’t go wrong when you use the liquors that you love!

The main difference between the two whiskeys is their main ingredients. The main ingredient of Irish whiskey is barley. However, American whiskey can be corn, rye, or wheat.

Irish whiskey is lighter and not as sweet as American whiskey.
The Irish age their whiskeys for a minimum of three years while the Americans age their whiskeys for a minimum of two years.

Remember that Bourbon is an American whiskey! It is made from a mash that is at least 51% corn. While generally made in Kentucky, it can be made anywhere in the States.

This Irish Whiskey and Melon cocktail will give you the Luck o' the Irish any time of the year! It is whiskey forward with undertones of sweet melon~Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley

Can I use Scotch in this cocktail?

Again, the answer is a big yes! The melon in this Irish Whiskey and Melon Cocktail changes the flavor subtly and with a whiskey forward taste, it’s best that you use a whiskey that pleases your palate!

Scotch whisky is distilled twice, while Irish whiskey undergoes triple distillation. With the exception of Lowland malts as well as a handful of distilleries who do a triple distillation.

Scotch whisky uses peat-smoked mash which gives it the smokey quality Scotch drinkers love. while Irish whiskey uses kiln-dried, raw and malted barley.

Scotch is produced by ‘blending’, while it’s Irish counterpart is produced by ‘vatting’.

Casked asked for at least two years for Scotch. Irish whiskey is kept in the cask for at least three years.

 

This Irish Whiskey and Melon cocktail will give you the Luck o' the Irish any time of the year! It is whiskey forward with undertones of sweet melon~Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley
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Irish Whiskey and Melon Cocktail

This Irish Whiskey and Melon cocktail will give you the Luck o' the Irish any time of the year! It is whiskey forward with undertones of sweet melon.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Irish Whiskey, Melon

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Ounces Irish Whiskey
  • 1/2 Ounce Melon Liqueur
  • 1 Tbs Simple syrup
  • 3-4 Ounces Club Soda

Instructions

  1. Pour whiskey, melon liqueur, and simple syrup into a shaker cup that is half filled with ice. 

  2. Shake vigorously and strain into a lowball glass that has been filled with fresh ice.

  3. Add 3-4 ounces of club soda.

  4. Garnish with cherries and enjoy!

 

This Irish Whiskey and Melon cocktail will give you the Luck o' the Irish any time of the year! It is whiskey forward with undertones of sweet melon~Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley

Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy

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There’s nothing like a steamy, Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy to warm your bones during the cold winter months. Wrap your hands around the mug and enjoy!

There's nothing like a steamy, Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy to warm your bones during the cold winter months. Wrap your hands around the mug and enjoy!~By Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley

It’s cold outside!

The temperature gauge in my car read seven degrees this morning! Too cold to walk the dogs or spend more than two minutes outside. It’s the type of cold that stings your face and makes your bones feel brittle. It’s Hot Toddy weather! In this case Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy!

There's nothing like a steamy, Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy to warm your bones during the cold winter months. Wrap your hands around the mug and enjoy!~By Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley

What is the history of the Hot Toddy?

The origin of the Hot Toddy is truly unknown. There are legends about it coming from British occupied India in the early 1600’s. It is believed to be adapted from a hot drink called a taddy which had a spirit, water, and spices. It is believed that British soldiers brought the idea home, made it with whiskey and called it by the original word, taddy.

There's nothing like a steamy, Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy to warm your bones during the cold winter months. Wrap your hands around the mug and enjoy!~By Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley

What are other versions of the origin of the Hot Toddy?

Another version of the origin of the Hot Toddy is that an Irish physician named Robert Bentley Todd prescribed it so often that his patients and subsequently, the rest of the world named it after him.

There is another version of the origin of the Hot Toddy! It is said that in the 1700s, the Scottish folks added sugar and spices to whiskey to make it more palatable.

There's nothing like a steamy, Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy to warm your bones during the cold winter months. Wrap your hands around the mug and enjoy!~By Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley

Why are there so many versions of a Hot Toddy?

The result of it being such a simple drink, it is possible that each of these things happened independently of one another. Either way, it is a fabulous cocktail and my Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy is my favorite version of the Hot Toddy.  The key is a great caramel sauce and my favorite whiskey!

There's nothing like a steamy, Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy to warm your bones during the cold winter months. Wrap your hands around the mug and enjoy!~By Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley

The best caramel sauce?

My favorite caramel sauce is incredibly easy to make! It doesn’t use corn syrup.  Michelle De La Cerda from The Complete Savorist has this great Easy Caramel Sauce recipe. I keep it on hand at all times!

There's nothing like a steamy, Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy to warm your bones during the cold winter months. Wrap your hands around the mug and enjoy!~By Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley

 

There's nothing like a steamy, Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy to warm your bones during the cold winter months. Wrap your hands around the mug and enjoy!~By Wet Whistle Drinks by Darla Bentley
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Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy

There's nothing like a steamy, Caramel Apple Whiskey Toddy to warm your bones during the cold winter months. Wrap your hands around the mug and enjoy!

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Apple, Caramel, Toddy, Whiskey
Servings 1 1

Ingredients

  • 2 Ounces Whiskey
  • 6 Ounces Apple Cider
  • 2 tsp Caramel Sauce
  • 1 Apple sliced
  • Cinnamon Sticks

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan combine apple cider, 4 apple slices, and cinnamon stick. Heat until just about boiling.

  2. Drizzle the caramel sauce into a large mug.

  3. Pour Whisky into the mug and add in the hot apple cider.

  4. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.