

A slightly more unconventional whiskey brand, Knappogue Castle prides itself on doing things differently from the rest. When it really comes down to it, we think the important thing is the perfect pairing of the two liquids - how many cherries fall into your glass after that is between you and Brooklyn. Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old: Best Irish whiskey. The drink also swaps the sweet vermouth for dry, so if that happens to be what is gracing your liquor cabinet you might as well head for the bridge. Spoiled NYC shares a cocktail for every borough, naming the Brooklyn as essentially a Manhattan with maraschino liqueur. (Which is often how many good nights out begin or end.) Now whether you want to take this bitters situation from zero to outlandish is up to you, but be mindful that if you indulge by adding cherries to this beverage, it begins to wander out of Manhattan territory and into the realm of Brooklyn. In preparing this classic drink, personal taste is a huge factor in the subjectively perfect proportions - so why not start in the middle and see where your preferences lie? Add rye and vermouth in equal amounts, per Cocktails With Suderman, and then adjust to your taste in either direction. We suggest playing with some additional ingredients to see which spices and what level of sweetness you prefer, perhaps starting with a splash of vanilla and a little nutmeg.

While you can drink the two mixed together without anything else, you may find the flavor to be lacking. Cocktail Society says the Scots were drinking milk punch as far back as 1688, with the first recipe for the mix published in 1711. Best in Show Whiskey at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, GlenDronach Revival 15 Year Old is a stunning single malt. The recipe is so easy, if you can boil water, you're overqualified (which is good news, because milk is surprisingly difficult to boil).īut what if you're extra lazy and can't even be bothered to turn on your burner? Milk punch is as simple as shake, strain, and served cold. Scáiltín is a variation on milk punch that's as easy as simmering the two, per Whisky Advocate. While whiskey and Guinness might be Ireland's two most famous beverages, the Emerald Isle is also known for its dairy (you're presumably familiar with the Kerrygold brand), so the union of whiskey and milk was inevitable.
