March is here at last and we are ready for all that this month happens to bring with it. Vacations, Spring break and hopefully a little rain. To start the month off in a celebratory mood, we will be serving up our cocktail of the month, a Thyme Whiskey Limoncello. Of course, we used our favorite Irish whiskey for this drink, Telling Single Pot Whiskey. But you can use your favorite Whiskey or whatever you happen to have on hand. Of course we chose an Irish whiskey in remembrance of St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, who when he was just 16 years old, was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave. He managed to escape but returned to convert the Irish to Christianity in 432 ce, and is recorded with opening churches, monasteries and schools during his thirty years on the island. He is said to have used the shamrock to explain the Trinity, and is also said to have driven snakes from Ireland. The Irish community celebrates the day as a religious feast day and it became Americanized in 1732 led by parade, “wearing of the green,” and dying rivers green, just to name a few.
In continued celebration with St. Patrick, we selected Irish Whiskey as our base for our cocktail of the month and are excited to share it with you this month. Please note here are a few more tips to make your drink the way you want it when making it on your own. If you like your drink on the sweeter side, add in an ounce of simple syrup. Do not have any Limoncello, just add more fresh squeezed lemon juice. Make your drink the way you want it and use your favorite whiskey.
Thyme Whiskey Limoncello
Serves 1
2 ounces Teeling Whiskey
1 ounce Limoncello
½-¾ ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
One sprig of thyme
Pull off the thyme leaves directly into your ice filled shaker cup. Add in the whiskey, limoncello and lemon juice. Shake until the outside is cold. Pour into an ice filled glass. Garnish with lemon rind and fresh thyme.
Please enjoy responsibly and have a designated driver. Cheers!
