St. Patrick’s Day is on the way, and you may be looking for festive ways to celebrate! Complete your corned beef and cabbage meal with an ice-cold cocktail. The Paddy Melt incorporates classic Irish and rye whisky, zingy lemon juice, simple syrup, and is sure to taste like a pot o’ gold. Send your family and friends over the rainbow with this whisky-fueled wonder!

Paddy Melt

Makes 1 cocktail

Equipment Needed:

• Cheesecloth
• Fine mesh strainer

Ingredients:

Infused Rye:

• 1/4 cup loose chamomile tea
• 750 ml rye whiskey

Paddy Melt:

• 3 to 4 ice cubes
• 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
• 1/2 oz chamomile-infused rye whiskey
• 1/2 oz amaro
• 3/4 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup 
  
  

Infusing the Rye:

1. Combine the tea leaves and 750 ml rye whiskey and steep for 1 hour 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Strain the infused rye through a cheesecloth-lined fine mesh strainer and into a bottle.

Creating the Paddy Melt:

1. Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.
2. Strain into a rocks glass and enjoy!