In this episode, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, we take a look at Ireland's oldest spirit - Poitin.
Recipes Discussed:
Irish Martini
2 1/2 Oz. Poitin
1/2 Oz. Dry Vermouth
Combine both ingredients in a mixing glass over ice. Stir well until the mixture is fully diluted (around 20 seconds), and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Banshee
20 ml. Poitin
20 ml. Rye Whiskey
15 ml. Cloosterbitter
15 ml. Lime Juice
1 Egg White
Adapted from a recipe first published by Andy Kerr in BBC Good Food
Combine all ingredients except for the egg white in a shaker, and shake over ice. Strain into a mixing glass, and discard ice. Return the mixture to the shaker, add the egg white, and dry shake until frothy. Pour into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with a dehydrated lime wedge.
Further Reading:
https://ireland-calling.com/irish-drinks-poitin/
https://www.irishwhiskeymuseum.ie/news/irish-poitin/
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-is-poitin
https://www.winemag.com/2018/12/06/irish-poitin-moonshine/