Before you file this cocktail away under "St. Patrick's Day recipes" to be forgotten and neglected for the rest of the year, hear me out. Sure, it's green; and sure, Irish whiskey is a staple of St. Paddy's day; and sure, you want to drink it right now in honor of your possibly-existent, possibly-distant Irish heritage (and you should, by the way). But the Melon Whiskey Ginger is more than a gimmicky holiday drink at its core. It's crisp, sweet, tangy, and surprisingly well-balanced for such a simple mixture of ingredients. I'm definitely not leaving this baby behind once March 17th is said and done-- I plan on sipping my Melon Whiskey Ginger by the poolside all summer long.
I will admit though, this cocktail wasn't cleverly or meticulously planned. While I was visiting my mom a few weekends ago, James decided to organize the kitchen (as he loves to do when I'm not around to make a disaster of everything), and as he consolidated the liquor cabinet, he found types of liqueurs he'd never tried before.
After a night of experimental shot-making with our housemate Mike, the guys informed me that it was my duty to make a drink with the obnoxiously green and deliciously sweet midori for St. Paddy's Day.
Of course, as a part-Irish woman, I knew I had to include some good ol' Irish whiskey in the mix, so I decided to make a spin on my beloved Jameson and ginger. Along with the midori, I added in lime wheels and fresh mint leaves, which made the whole cocktail taste crisper, more refreshing, and slightly citrusy to balance out the sweetness.
James, Mike, and I wound up drinking several refills worth of these Melon Whiskey Gingers that night. Beware, they're so good that you might forget your limits.
Go ahead, whip some up for yourself! While you're at it, don't forget to take a photo and tag #hostthetoast on Instagram or Twitter.
Oh, and I nearly forgot to say Happy St. Patrick's Day, friends!
Melon Whiskey Ginger
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 1 ½ ounces Midori melon liqueur
- Ginger ale, to top
- ½ lime, sliced into wheels
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- Ice
Instructions
- Place the limes and mint in a glass and pour over the whiskey and Midori.
- Fill the remainder of the glass with ginger ale.
- Top with mint leaves. Adjust to taste, if necessary.
- Prep Time: 2 mins
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