10 Irish Whiskey Cocktails & Jameson Drinks – A Couple Cooks

At the top of our list of Irish whiskey cocktails and Jameson drinks: the Irish mule! This spin on the classic Moscow Mule is bubbly and light, with a spicy whiskey finish. Combine it with lime and ginger beer, and it makes any party more fun! Even better: it couldn’t be easier: all you do is pour 3 ingredients into a glass. Now that’s our kind of cocktail! (Ok, we like fancy cocktails too.)

Let’s make Irish coffee! There’s nothing more soul warming than that classic combination of bitter coffee, buttery whisky and frothy whipped cream. After making 300+ cocktail recipes, this is one that stands out. There are infinite variations on the spiked coffee theme, too. Here’s how to make the best classic Irish coffee with Jameson Irish whiskey, which makes the drink with its lightly floral scent and hints of nutty and vanilla tones.

Another fantastic Irish whiskey drink: try the Jameson whiskey sour, aka Irish sour! Irish whiskey gives a smooth flavor to this drink, with none of the spicy finish of the traditional bourbon or rye whiskey. It’s the perfect way to use up a bottle! Here’s our best whiskey sour recipe, with a few notes for using Irish whiskey.

One of our favorite Irish whiskey cocktails is the Irish Maid! This refreshing Irish whiskey cocktail starring the fresh flavors of lemon, cucumber, and elderflower liqueur. It’s perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, with floral and botanical notes that shine through and just boozy enough.

Ever tried Irish whiskey in an Old Fashioned? This drink dates back to the early 1800’s, before the words classic and cocktail were even said next to each other. Swap in Irish whiskey for bourbon or rye whiskey, and it’s a whole new drink! Here’s how to make a classic bourbon Old Fashioned cocktail that lets the whiskey shine.

Here’s a refreshing Irish whiskey cocktail: the classic Whiskey Highball! This two-ingredient cocktail originated around the turn of the 20th century and it’s still popular to this day. Why? It’s so easy to make: no cocktail shakers or fancy ingredients required! It’s an intriguing way to enjoy the flavors in a sip of whiskey. This drink has two variations: one straight classic for whiskey lovers, and one as a more balanced drink.

Here’s a drink that’s ideal for when temperatures rise: whiskey lemonade! This refreshing summer cocktail is great for beating the heat. Make up a big pitcher of fresh squeezed lemonade, refreshing and sweet tart. Then swirl it with some Irish whiskey in a glass so you get all that boozy, spicy finish to each sip.

Here’s a fun whiskey drink that’s a spin on a classic: the John Collins cocktail! Where the Tom Collins stars gin and lemon juice, the John Collins swaps in Irish whiskey. In fact, it’s essentially a sparkling whiskey sour, served up with soda water in a highball glass! Bubbly and refreshing, the whiskey is a bit more bold than the delicately botanical gin.

Last up in our Irish whiskey cocktails…the whiskey smash! It’s tangy and light: not heavy and boozy like normal whiskey cocktails. It’s like a sweet and sour spin on the classic Mint Julep, featuring lemon and mint, and the music of crushed ice hitting the glass. Make it with Irish whiskey instead of bourbon, and it’s even better.

Here’s a classic combination that makes one of the easiest Irish whiskey cocktails…ever. The Whiskey Ginger! Irish whiskey and ginger ale are the perfect pair: the spicy notes of the liquor meld into the subtle sweet and bubbly notes of the ale. Add a squeeze of lime and a big ice cube, and you’re in business! 

Want a light, bubbly cocktail starring Irish whiskey? Mix it with tonic water for an Whiskey Tonic! You might first think of a Gin and Tonic or Vodka Tonic when it comes to tonic water. But the sweet, bubbly carbonation pairs perfectly with oaky, spicy whiskey. In fact, we love toning down whiskey this way, especially in the summer.