ST. PATRICK'S DAY COCKTAILS FEAT. PROPER NO. TWELVE

Saturday, February, 26, 2022

Just around the corner is one of the world’s favorite Irish Holidays… What holiday is that?

Why it's St. Patricks Day of course!

This holiday originally started as a celebration and feast day in honor of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. A big celebration that allowed for Irish Christians to temporarily break lent during the festivities. Throughout the years these festivities have progressed and this temporary removal is pretty much how drinking has become synonymous with the holiday.

As you already know, you don't have to be Christian or Irish to celebrate this holiday and there's all sorts of ways to participate. One of the main ways? Drinking Irish Whiskey and having a ball with your friends!

In this article we’re going to focus on some St. Patricks Day drinks you can make with Proper No Twelve Whiskey. 

Proper No Twelve is a blend of golden grain and single malt resulting in a smooth and approachable taste with hints of vanilla, honey-like sweetness, and toasted wood. Whether it’s served neat or in a cocktail mentioned below, Proper does not disappoint and is sure to aid you in this holiday's celebration.

Cocktail recipes courtesy of Proper No Twelve.

SHAMROCK OUT KNOCKOUT

1.5 ounce Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey

1 cinnamon syrup

3/4 ounce house-made ginger liquor

1/2 ounce lemon

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Directions: Shake into a single rocks glass. Garnished with a dehydrated, cinnamon sugar lemon wheel

THE NOTORIOUS B.I.C. - FROZEN

1.5 parts Proper No. Twelve

.5 part Heavy Cream

.5 part Brown Sugar Syrup (1:1)

3 parts Cold Brew Coffee

1/2 of a Ripe Banana 

2 cups of Ice

Directions: Combine ingredients in a blender. Add ice and blend. Garnish with coffee grounds and enjoy!

PROPER PADDY’S PUNCH

1 Bottle of Proper No. Twelve Whiskey

1 12oz Can of lemonade

1 Cup Fresh lemon juice

250 ml Red wine

3 Lemons, sliced into wheels, for garnish

Directions: In a large punch bowl, add Proper Twelve Whiskey, lemonade, and fresh lemon juice. Refrigerate overnight. Add ice and stir. Top with red wine & lemon slices for garnish.

PROPER IRISH COFFEE

2 oz Proper No. Twelve Whiskey

4 oz hot coffee

.75 oz simple syrup

2-3 oz heavy cream

Directions: In a shaker or jar, shake or whip heavy cream until slightly thickened (not completely stiff). In a mug, add Proper No. Twelve Whiskey, hot coffee, and simple syrup. Stir. Carefully layer on top the thickened heavy cream until it covers the drink Optional grating of nutmeg on top

GREEN-EYED TODDY

1.5 oz Proper No. Twelve 

.5 oz Lemon Juice 

.5 oz Honey Syrup (1:1) 

Top w/ Hot Green Tea 

Directions: Build in hot toddy glass or mug. Top with hot green tea. Garnish with cinnamon stick. 

PROPER HOPPER

1 oz Proper No. Twelve 

.5 oz Creme de Cacao 

.5 oz Creme de Menthe 

1 oz Heavy Cream 

Directions: Shake and strain over crushed ice. Garnish with chocolate shavings and/or Mint Spring.

PROPER IRISH FLOAT

2 oz Proper No. Twelve 

.5 oz Coffee Liqueur 

2 oz Cola 

3 oz Irish Stout Beer (i.e. Guinness) 

1 large scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream 

Directions: Build in a glass, starting with ice cream first.