By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
238 cal · 5 min
Double Irish
Recipe GLPRacfdbeeb37df3f
A refreshing Irish cocktail combining smooth Irish whiskey with bright fresh lemon juice and a touch of sweetness, topped with crisp Irish lager. The perfect balance of spirit-forward flavor with citrus brightness and a light beer finish.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 ounces Irish whiskey
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Ice, as needed
4 to 6 ounces Irish lager, for topping
1 lemon twist, for garnish
Directions
Prepare the simple syrup by combining the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature before using. The syrup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the Irish whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of the prepared simple syrup to the shaker.
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10 to 15 seconds until well chilled and combined.
Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Top the drink with 4 to 6 ounces of Irish lager, pouring gently to preserve the carbonation and create a layered effect.
Garnish with a lemon twist by expressing the oils over the drink and placing it on the rim or floating on top. Serve immediately.
Comments
This is a cocktail, not a recipe for meal planning—it sits outside Grocery List Plus's scope of weeknight cooking for families or individuals planning real dinners. The ingredients themselves are straightforward and available everywhere in Charlotte, from Harris Teeter to Walmart, with no special trips required. The stated five-minute time is honest for assembly. The caveat is that a single cocktail doesn't fit a meal-planning service, and the cost per serving runs $4–6 depending on whiskey and lager choice, making it an entertainment expense rather than a nutrition or value play.
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