Emerald
A Manhattan made with Irish whiskey.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 27% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Irish whiskey
- 30 ml Sweet vermouth
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml Irish whiskey into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Emerald
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Emerald FAQ
What's in an Emerald?
60 ml irish whiskey, 30 ml sweet vermouth, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is an Emerald?
About 27% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir an Emerald?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve an Emerald in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
