I could not let this day go by without one more libation to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

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This one is simple. Although I am not a lover of creme de minthe, (or green beer) I only added a dash or two, for color and a subtle minty taste.

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Irish Martini

Ingredients

2 ounces gin
1 ounce clear vermouth
Dash of green creme de minthe

Method

Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Pour ingredients into glass.
Stir well, but don’t shake.
Strain into a chilled martini glass.

Note: I usually like my martinis at about 5-1. This is a drink I found in the UK, where they made it 1 to 1. This is too  sweet for me so I compromised with 2 to 1. However 1 to 1 would work as a dessert drink. As always, make it your way.

The toast, slainte, meaning cheers,  is pronounced sloncha, according to Irish historian, Dick O’Dowd. Go Irish!

Maralyn
Author: Maralyn

Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.