Poitín Sour
Poitín was arguably our national drink before it was Whiskey. Most good Poitín these days is not unlike new-make whiskey so it makes sense to substitute it for whiskey in some classic cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or the venerable Whiskey Sour.
SERVES
2
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
5
MINUTES
Ingredients
100ml Poitín
50ml Lemon juice (1 lemon approx)
50ml Sugar Syrup
1 Egg White
Dash of Beara or Angostura Bitters
Method
Shake all the ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker, strain into an old-fashioned glass (or a coupe if you are feeling fancy).
Add a dash of bitters and finally spritz some lemon zest onto each glass for extra scent.
