Cocktail Lessons from VCC: An Easy Festive Whiskey Punch
Head bartender Pat Thomas shakes up an easy punch perfect for your party.
There’s no better time of year to clink glasses together than at Christmas and throughout the past number of years, Vintage Cocktail Club has been a main stop for thrilling tipples.
While the unmarked door may no longer hold much mystery for seasoned sippers, the experience is still one to be relished, VVC’s interior spinning you happily back in time.
The bar has recently launched a new book (and subsequently a stirring new menu) celebrating the interesting history of the cocktail and their signature whiskey punch is just one of the bevvies featured in the line-up.
Festive Whiskey Punch
Ingredients
Serves one
50mls Powers John’s Lane Whiskey (Can be replaced by any whiskey you choose)
3 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters (can be found at any good off license)
20mls lemon juice
10ml sugar syrup
Soda water
Fresh mint, lemons and cherries for garnish
Method
In a Boston shaker, shake all ingredients together
Double strain over fresh cubed ice
Top with soda
Garnish with lemon wedge, cherries and fresh mint.
For variations on the above recipe Cranberry bitters can also be used.
You can purchase the new book or sample the delicious tipples at VCC at 15 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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