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The Jimmy Conway

The Jimmy Conway is a medium whiskey cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a sour glass.

Flavor profile

Tart
77 out of 100
Sweet
83 out of 100
Fruity
81 out of 100
Smoky
19 out of 100
Boozy
44 out of 100

How to make The Jimmy Conway

To make The Jimmy Conway, build in a sour glass: 1⅔ oz irish whiskey, 1⅔ oz Amaretto and 4 oz cranberry juice.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour into a sour glass: Irish whiskey, amaretto and cranberry juice.

  2. 2

    Stir briefly to mix.

Why build it in the glass? Irish whiskey, amaretto and cranberry juice only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.

The Jimmy Conway questions

What does The Jimmy Conway taste like?

Mostly sweet and fruity. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.

How strong is The Jimmy Conway?

About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.

What's the difference between The Jimmy Conway and a Red Snapper?

Both use irish whiskey, Amaretto and cranberry juice. The Jimmy Conway is built in the glass and served in a sour glass; the Red Snapper is shaken and served in a rocks glass. The Red Snapper is the stronger of the two.

What can I use instead of amaretto?

Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.

What glass do you serve The Jimmy Conway in?

A sour glass.