The cocktail notebook · Whiskey
Tipperary
Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth and green herbs. A advanced comparison study made by stir and strain.
- Base
- Irish whiskey
- Method
- Stir & Strain
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Yield
- One drink
Recipe reference: IBA reference recipe. Use the current orange-slice garnish reference.
Tipperary recipe
1 serving · IBA reference recipeMillilitres control this recipe. US fluid ounces are rounded to the nearest quarter ounce for convenience and are not a different recipe ratio. Dashes, spoons, leaves and other non-liquid measures are listed as written.
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 50 ml≈ 1.75 US fl oz | Irish whiskey |
| 25 ml≈ 0.75 US fl oz | sweet red vermouth |
| 15 ml≈ 0.5 US fl oz | Green Chartreuse |
| 2 dashes | Angostura aromatic bitters |
Ice: Preparation ice only; no serving ice. Garnish: 1 orange slice.
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How to make it
- Chill the serving glass and prepare clean mixing equipment.
- Measure all recipe ingredients into a mixing glass with fresh ice.
- Stir smoothly to combine, chill and control dilution; check the venue’s observed target.
- Strain into the chilled serving glass and apply the specified garnish.
Why it works: The herbal modifier is a measured 15 ml. Compare whiskey choices with fixed vermouth and Chartreuse before changing more than one factor.
Common mistakes, useful fixes
Unrecorded substitution
Explain Chartreuse and suggest Manhattan if that better suits their preference.
Inconsistent finish
check the exact measures, products and preparation sequence.
Unclear guest expectation
explain this specification before preparing.
Serving the guest
What to tell the guest
Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth and green herbs. Explain Chartreuse and suggest Manhattan if that better suits their preference.
Dietary and product checks
Check all exact product labels and relevant guest restrictions; no generic recipe guarantees safety.
Variations
- Any variant must be named and recorded. Explain Chartreuse and suggest Manhattan if that better suits their preference.
Where does the Tipperary come from?
Origin: Origin not yet verified in this edition. (Origin not yet verified in this edition)
The cited IBA page establishes this modern reference recipe, not a definitive country, inventor or date. This lesson keeps those historical questions open rather than repeating an unsupported origin tale. Its learning purpose is specific: The herbal modifier is a measured 15 ml. Compare whiskey choices with fixed vermouth and Chartreuse before changing more than one factor.
Tipperary questions
What is the key decision in this study?
The herbal modifier is a measured 15 ml. Compare whiskey choices with fixed vermouth and Chartreuse before changing more than one factor.
The guest asks for a whiskey-led drink without pronounced herbs.
Explain Chartreuse and suggest Manhattan if that better suits their preference.
From a recipe to a repeatable skill
Learn the method behind the order.
Tipperary is an optional reference recipe in Advanced Cocktails & Refined Bar Service. Useful whiskey–vermouth–herbal comparison after Manhattan and Last Word.
The course is free. An optional paid certificate tests knowledge in an online exam; it is not an observed practical assessment or an accredited bartending qualification.