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How to Make Smoky Irish Wolfhound - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish Wolfhounds are known for their gentle and friendly nature, and they are also one of the largest dog breeds in the world. But did you know that they also have a cocktail named after them? The Smoky Irish Wolfhound cocktail is a delicious and sophisticated drink that combines the smokiness of Irish whiskey with the sweetness of maple syrup and the bitterness of coffee liqueur.

This cocktail is the perfect drink for a cozy night in or for entertaining guests. The combination of fla...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ruby red grapefruit
  • ½ teaspoon smoked salt, or to taste
  • 4 pieces crystallized ginger, divided
  • ice cubes, or as needed
  • 3 fluid ounces Irish whiskey
  • 2 cups crushed ice, or as needed
  • 2 ounces ginger beer (such as Fever Tree®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 cocktails

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Cut grapefruit in half crosswise. Cut a slice from one of the halves, about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle both sides of the grapefruit slice with smoked salt.
  • Place grapefruit halves cut-side down on hot grill, along with grapefruit slice. Grill until slightly charred and grill marks appear, flipping the slice halfway through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool. Squeeze the juice from both halves and set aside. Cut grapefruit slice into 6 wedges.
  • Add 2 slices of ginger and 4 wedges of sliced grapefruit to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to slightly crush the crystallized ginger and grapefruit. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, whiskey, and 3 fluid ounces of grapefruit juice. Cover and shake until chilled, 15 to 20 seconds.
  • Fill 2 rocks glasses with crushed ice and divide cocktail amongst the 2 glasses. Top each glass with 1 fluid ounce of ginger beer. Garnish with remaining grapefruit wedges and crystallized ginger.

    • Nutrition

    193 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 580mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 350mg

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