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Irish Rose in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Irish Rose recipe

ShakenCoupeNo ice17% ABV

The Irish Rose is a shaken whiskey cocktail, made with Irish whiskey, lemon juice and grenadine, served in a coupe. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 17% ABV in the glass, roughly 14 g of alcohol and about 150 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Irish Rose ingredients

Irish whiskey45 ml (1½ oz)
Lemon juice20 ml (¾ oz)
Grenadine15 ml (½ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make an Irish Rose

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a cherry.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Cherry
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Irish Rose: quick answers

How strong is a Irish Rose?
About 17% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 14 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Irish Rose?
About 150 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Irish Rose served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Irish Rose have?
3 in total: Irish whiskey, lemon juice and grenadine. Simple enough to make at home.

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