Photo by Gabriella Porter
Last week Knappogue Castle whiskey launched a new bottle and label design and to celebrate had some of their favorite mixologists create new cocktails.
Irish Fried Rice
Created by Derek Brown for Knappogue Castle
I chose a lighter whiskey cocktail because it's summer and I'm thinking more crabs and corn than stew and steaks. With that said, Knappogue keeps the flavors from being diluted with honey and chocolate peering out from the salty Manzanilla and soft, floral toasted rice “orgeat” — Derek Brown
1 oz. Knappogue Castle 12 Year
1 oz. La Cigarrera Manzanilla Sherry
1 oz. Toasted Rice Orgeat
.75 oz. Lemon Juice
Top with soda
Method: Shake with ice. Strain and top with soda
Garnish: Lemon Peel and Fortune Cookie
Glass: Highball
Ice: Cube