By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
5 min
The Irish Derby
Recipe GLPR2eb6aaa50c4406
A sophisticated Irish whiskey cocktail that combines the warmth of quality Irish whiskey with the subtle sweetness of Carpano Antica vermouth and the bright citrus notes of dry Curaçao and fresh lime juice. Aromatic bitters add depth and complexity to this smooth, balanced drink. Served in a chilled glass and garnished with a lime twist, it's an elegant choice for whiskey enthusiasts.
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Ingredients
1½ ounces Irish whiskey (such as Redbreast)
½ ounce Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
½ ounce Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao or Cointreau
½ ounce Fresh lime juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 4-inch twist Lime twist for garnish
Directions
Fill a mixing glass with ice and add the Irish whiskey, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, Dry Curaçao, and fresh lime juice.
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the mixture.
Stir well for about 30 seconds until the drink is thoroughly chilled and combined.
Strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Express the oils from a 4-inch lime twist over the drink and place it in the glass as a garnish. Serve immediately.
Comments
This is a cocktail, not a recipe suited to Grocery List Plus's meal-planning scope—we review dishes that feed people, not drinks. That said, the five-minute claim is honest: it's a stir-and-pour. The real friction is ingredient availability: Irish whiskey and sweet vermouth are standard at any ABC store in North Carolina, but dry curaçao is not consistently stocked at chain grocers and will likely require a second stop at a specialty liquor store, adding time and cost to a single cocktail. Budget accordingly if you want to make this at home.
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