Weeski
Irish whiskey, Lillet and orange liqueur. Light, fruity and stirred.
Stirred · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 27% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Irish whiskey
- 30 ml Lillet Blanc
- 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml Irish whiskey into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml Lillet Blanc into the mixing glass
- Pour 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Weeski
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.
Weeski FAQ
What's in a Weeski?
60 ml irish whiskey, 30 ml lillet blanc, 7.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 2 dashes orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Weeski?
About 27% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Weeski?
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 a Weeski in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
