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Tipperary

Warm Irish whiskey wrapped in intense herbal Chartreuse and sweet vermouth.

Coupe
  • 40 ml1.25 ozIrish whiskey
  • 20 ml0.75 ozgreen Chartreuse
  • 20 ml0.75 ozsweet vermouth

Garnish: none

Method
Stirred
Strength
~26% ABV
Difficulty
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Method

  1. Add whiskey, Chartreuse and vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. No garnish needed.

The story

Named after an Irish county and the marching song that made that name famous, this one dates back to the early 1900s as an Irish answer to the Manhattan format. It is still a bit of an underdog even among whiskey drinkers who know every other classic on this list.

Flavour

Boozy
Herbal
Sweet
Rich
Bitter

Quick answers

Tipperary questions

How do you make a Tipperary?

Add whiskey, Chartreuse and vermouth to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish needed. You need 40 ml (1.25 oz) Irish whiskey, 20 ml (0.75 oz) green Chartreuse and 20 ml (0.75 oz) sweet vermouth.

What's in a Tipperary?

Irish whiskey, green Chartreuse and sweet vermouth, garnished with none.

Is a Tipperary shaken or stirred?

Stirred. It is all spirit, so stirring keeps it silky and clear.

What glass is a Tipperary served in?

A coupe, with no ice.

How strong is a Tipperary?

About 26% ABV once it is diluted, so it is a strong, spirit-forward drink.

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