Stay happy and healthy with this antioxidant-packed green
cocktail. Happy St. Patty’s Day!! For more information on proof brands visit www.proofbrands.com
the emerald city 2 teaspoons matcha • 3/4 cup water • 1/2
cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish •
2 tablespoons sugar • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1/2 cup proof whisky • ice
2 tablespoons sugar • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1/2 cup proof whisky • ice
Place the matcha in a bowl, and gradually work in a
tablespoon of the water drop by drop, stirring constantly, until the matcha is
a smooth paste. Gradually stir in the rest of the water. Place the mint leaves
and sugar in a jar or measuring pitcher, and muddle (using muddler or the back
of a wooden spoon) until the sugar is dissolved and the leaves are bruised.
Stir in 1 tbsp of lemon juice, and all of the proof whisky & matcha
mixture. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled shaker through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the mint to
extract all the flavour. Shake and pour into two ice-filled tumblers and garnish with mint
leaves. (we adapted this recipe from www.bojongourmet.com) You can purchase matcha
at most health food stores.
the pickleback Get into the spirit of St. P’s with another popular green
drink. A pickleback is when you chase a shot of whisky with a
shot of pickle brine. The pickle brine works to neutralize both the taste of
the whisky and the burn of the alcohol. It's also sometimes called
a Piskey.
history While the origins of a pickle brine chaser are
unknown, the term “Pickleback” was introduced to the patrons of The Bushwick
Country Club bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn by Reggie Cunningham in 2006. Also
the name of a Facebook petition to see if a Pickle could gain more fans than
Nickelback.
For more recipes and previous St. Patty's Day stories visit these links: Beautiful Day, Get Your Greens and The Pantry
Have fun & stay safe!
