Lucky Irish Margarita Recipe

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A delicious twist on a classic. The Lucky Irish Margarita is cool and refreshing any time of year. This luck of the Irish cocktail made with Jameson Irish Whiskey is one of those St. Patrick’s Day drinks you need in your life. It’s the ideal way to switch up a traditional cocktail recipe. This margarita of the month for March has simple ingredients.

We all know that classic Margarita, but this one’s called the “Lucky Irish”. It has an extra yummy twist and is perfect for any time of year!

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The Lucky Irish Margarita Recipe includes:

Simple Syrup– a liquid sweetener

Lime Juice– made from freshly squeezed limes

Irish Whiskey– whisky made in ireland, we used Jameson Whiskey

Salt– adds to the flavor

Lime– Pretty garnish

Mint– tastes sweet and produces a lingering cool effect on the tongue.

How To Make An Irish Margarita

  1. Pour 2 tablespoons of salt onto a small plate. Quarter one lime, rub one quarter around the rim of cocktail glass, dip rim of glass into the salt to create a salt rim, add ice to glass. You can either use a tall glass or a pint glass.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, add simple syrup, irish whiskey, and lime juice. Shake
  3. Pour over ice in cocktail glass, garnish with a lime round and mint sprig.
  4. This recipe creates a single glass of this great cocktail.

What Is The Difference In Irish Whiskey And Regular Whiskey

The main difference between the two amber spirits is the primary ingredients. The Irish use barley as their primary ingredient while the American whiskey generally uses corn, wheat, or rye. 

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What Are The Best Irish Whiskeys?

Well, we recommend Jameson, which is used in this recipe.  Some other top sellers are Bushmills, Green Spot, Redbreast and West Cork.

Can You Make This Recipe Into A Pitcher Margarita?

Of Course!   Just remember the simple syrup and fresh lime juice are equal parts and the whiskey is double…  Be careful,  this recipe will be potent.

We all know that classic Margarita, but this one’s called the “Lucky Irish”. It has an extra yummy twist and is perfect for any time of year!

The Luck of the Irish is said to bring good fortune to those who celebrate it on St. Patrick’s Day. This year, why not raise a glass of The Lucky Irish Margarita in honor of the Emerald Isles? With its smooth blend of irish whiskey and lime juice, this drink is perfect for any celebration. So grab your shaker and put on your best green shirt – it’s time to make some margaritas!

You love a good margarita, but you’re getting tired of the same old recipe. Why not shake things up with a twist? Ever tried one with whiskey?

Margarita made with Jameson whiskey
Lucky Irish Margarita | The Wooden Spoon Effect

It’s time to mix things up with The Lucky Irish Margarita. This delicious cocktail is made with Irish Whiskey and all your favorite Margarita ingredients. Most people default to the same old cocktails time after time, but that can get boring fast.

We get it. It can be hard to come up with new, creative cocktail recipes – but we’re here for you! 

Margarita made with whiskey

This delicious drink recipe uses Irish Whiskey, lime juice, and simple syrup for a touch of sweetness. With its cool and refreshing flavor, this drink is sure to please everyone at your party.

Lucky Irish Margarita Recipe

Lucky Irish Margarita Recipe

Yield: 1 CocktailA delicious twist on a classic. The Lucky Irish Margarita is cool and refreshing any time of year. It's the ideal way to switch up a traditional cocktail recipe
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Additional Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes

A delicious twist on a classic. The Lucky Irish Margarita is cool and refreshing any time of year. It's the ideal way to switch up a traditional cocktail recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Simple Syrup
  • 1 ounce Lime juice
  • 2 ounces Jameson Irish Whiskey
  • Salt, for the glass rim
  • Lime & Mint, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour 2 tablespoons of salt onto a small plate. Quarter one lime, rub one quarter around the rim of cocktail glass, dip rim of glass in salt, add ice to glass.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, add simple syrup, irish whiskey, and lime juice. Shake
  3. Pour over ice in cocktail glass, garnish with lime round and mint.

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21 Comments

  1. What a fun idea! Your St. Patrick’s Day oreo truffles also look so tasty. This sounds like a fun drink and I love making different variations of margaritas.

     
  2. What a great idea! We have a bottle of Irish whiskey in our pantry and I think we’ll try this margarita this weekend!

     

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