Irish Spring
The Irish Spring is a medium whiskey sour, sweet and tart on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 76 out of 100
- Sweet
- 90 out of 100
- Fruity
- 71 out of 100
- Smoky
- 23 out of 100
- Boozy
- 47 out of 100
How to make an Irish Spring
To make an Irish Spring, build over ice in a highball glass: 1 oz irish whiskey, ½ oz Peach brandy, 1 oz orange juice and 1 oz sweet and sour. Garnish with orange and cherry.
You'll need
- Irish whiskey1 oz
- Peach brandy½ oz
- Orange juice1 oz
- Sweet and sour1 oz
- Orange, Cherrygarnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in Irish whiskey, peach brandy, orange juice and sweet and sour.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
- 4
Garnish with an orange wheel and a cherry.
Why build it in the glass? Irish whiskey, peach brandy and orange juice only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Irish Spring questions
What does an Irish Spring taste like?
Mostly sweet and tart. It's a medium drink at about 14% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Irish Spring?
About 14% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Irish Spring and an Applejack?
Both use irish whiskey and sweet and sour. The Irish Spring adds Peach brandy and orange juice, while the Applejack uses Midori melon liqueur. Both are built in the glass, but the Irish Spring goes in a highball glass and the Applejack in a cocktail glass.
Can I make Irish Springs in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz irish whiskey, 3 oz Peach brandy, 6 oz orange juice and 6 oz sweet and sour in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve an Irish Spring in?
A highball glass.