Tipperary
The Tipperary stirs Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, green Chartreuse and aromatic bitters into a herbal cocktail finished with orange.
Built to the standard modern spec; not yet tested in our kitchen. How we test.
The recipe.
Scaling adjusts quantities only. Prepare shaken drinks in individual portions.
Let’s make a good drink.
Chill a coupe and prepare a thin orange slice.
Measure the whiskey, vermouth, Chartreuse and bitters into a mixing glass.
Add ice and stir until cold, tasting a small drop to check dilution.
Strain into the coupe and add the orange slice.
A thoughtful finish
- Keep the orange slice thin so it fits neatly in the coupe.
- Measure Chartreuse carefully; its concentrated herbal flavor can dominate.
- Refrigerate opened vermouth and use it while its aroma remains fresh.
Common mistakes
- Replacing green Chartreuse with yellow Chartreuse makes a different version.
- Adding syrup before tasting can make the drink unnecessarily sweet.
- Stirring with only a few melting cubes makes dilution harder to control.
A few good questions.
Which whiskey goes in a Tipperary?
Irish whiskey is the base of this published version.
Can I use yellow Chartreuse?
You can make an adaptation, but yellow Chartreuse has a different strength and flavor.
Does Tipperary need citrus juice?
No. The orange is a garnish in this version, not a juice ingredient.
Can I serve it over ice?
Yes, as a serving adaptation. Fresh ice will continue diluting it after mixing.
Variations
- On ice — serving adaptation — Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass for a longer, gradually diluting serve.
- Orange peel — garnish adaptation — Use an expressed orange peel instead of the published orange slice for aroma without fruit in the glass.
Where it comes from
The Tipperary stirs Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, green Chartreuse and aromatic bitters into a herbal cocktail finished with orange.
Sources
- International Bartenders Association — Tipperary (reference) link
Strength. About 1.86 US standard drinks at an estimated 30% ABV, estimated from the ingredients and technique, not measured. What that means.
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