Tipperary
A sophisticated Irish classic that balances the herbal complexity of Green Chartreuse with the richness of sweet vermouth and the smoothness of Irish whiskey. Often considered an Irish riff on the Bijou, it is a spirit-forward drink perfect for slow sipping.
What it tastes like
The drink leads with a sharp herbal aroma of anise and menthol followed by the scent of orange oils. On the palate, honeyed malt from the whiskey integrates with the rich, dark berry flavors of the vermouth. The mouthfeel is viscous and coating, leading to a long, medicinal finish with notes of alpine herbs and toasted grain.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Irish Whiskey2 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Green Chartreuse0.5 oz
- Orange Peel1 slice
Preparation
- 1
Combine the Irish Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, and Green Chartreuse in a mixing glass filled with ice.
- 2
Stir until the cocktail is well-chilled.
- 3
Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass.
- 4
Express the oils from a wide swath of orange peel over the drink.
- 5
Discard the orange peel.
Substitutions
- Irish WhiskeyRye Whiskey — Rye increases the spice profile and reduces the honeyed maltiness of the base.
- Green ChartreuseGenepy — This provides a similar alpine herbal profile but with a lower alcohol content and softer intensity.
- Sweet VermouthPunt e Mes — This adds a distinct bitter quinine note and dark cocoa undertones to the mixture.
- Orange PeelLemon Peel — A lemon peel shifts the citrus profile from sweet and round to sharp and bright.
Variations
Yellow Tipperary
Substitute Yellow Chartreuse for Green to create a milder, honey-forward profile with less aggressive herbal spice.
Tipperary No. 2
Add two dashes of Angostura bitters to the build to increase the spice depth and provide a drier finish.