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The Web site Cocktailians has one appropriately named the "James Joyce." Like the Everybody's Irish, it's made of Irish whiskey and Chartreuse -- but instead
of adding creme de menthe, the James Joyce adds a splash of sweet
vermouth and a splash of lime juice.
This is a more balanced drink. Instead of the creme de menthe overpowering
every other flavor, the lime and vermouth only hint at a sweet edge to
the Irish whiskey. Add the great name and you have yourself a winning pale
green cocktail.
If that's too much work, just add a little food
coloring to some Irish whiskey. Also useful to
keep in mind today: The main difference between whiskey and Irish
whiskey is not just country of orgin but that regular whiskey is
distilled in a coffey still whereas Irish whiskey is distilled in a pot still. The good Irish whiskeys are entirely pot-stilled.
The recipe for a James Joyce cocktail is:
1-1/2 ounces Irish whiskey.
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth.
3/4 ounce Cointreau.
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice.
Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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