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Drink of the Week: Meadowlark Cocktail

March 15, 2013

Photo: Riffle NW

Who needs a lucky charm this St. Paddy’s Day when you’ve got today’s Drink of the Week? A spirited mix of Irish whiskey, brandy and aperitif wine, the Meadowlark cocktail highlights Irish whiskey in an unexpected but delicious way. It’s also easy enough to batch out in advance, leaving you time for more important matters—like doing your part to toast Sunday’s festivities.

Meadowlark

3/4 oz. Irish whiskey

3/4 oz. brandy (Josie uses a Brandy de Jerez)

3/4 oz. Bonal Gentiane-Quina (you can substitute Carpano Antica or Dolin sweet vermouth if you don’t have Bonal)

Barspoon maraschino liqueur

Tools: mixing glass, barspoon

Glass: coupe

Garnish: brandied cherry

Brandon Josie, Riffle NW, Portland, Oregon

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