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Cocktail History
The Dubliner is a modern cocktail that was created in the 1990s by Gary “Gaz” Regan in New York City, New York. It’s a simple variation of a Manhattan that was first made as an ode to Irish pubs. It uses the classic’s whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters template, but it calls for Irish whiskey in lieu of rye, adds a citrusy punch via orange curaçao and citrus bitters, and dons a festive green cherry as its garnish.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Irish Whiskey: This is a type of whiskey made in Ireland made with unmalted or malted barley, cereal grains, spices, and water. I used Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey.
Sweet Vermouth: This is a fortified wine made with grapes, sugar, botanicals, herbs, sugar, and alcohol. I used Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth.
Orange Curaçao: This is a liqueur made with oranges, sugar, and brandy or rum. I used Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge.
Orange Bitters: This is a food product made with oranges, botanicals, herbs, and alcohol. I used Angostura Orange Bitters.
Green Cherry: This is a fruit that has been soaked in rich syrup and dyed green.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Mixing Glass: This is used to hold the ingredients while they’re being stirred. I used the Viski 17 oz Cocktail Mixing Glass.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
Julep Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is stirred. I used the A Bar Above Julep Strainer.
Cocktail Pick: This is used to hold the garnish. I used one from the I-MART Stainless Steel Cocktail Pick Set.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Orange brown color
• Aroma: Sweet orange and malty whiskey
• Taste: Spirit-forward but relatively sweet flavor with orange and vermouth notes
• Finish: Strong whiskey spice and more citrus
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “It’s been a long time since I’ve had a classic Manhattan, so it was fun revisiting the template with this Irish-inspired version. Its mix of ingredients is fairly simple, which means its taste is also fairly straightforward, in my opinion. It’s a nicely balanced whiskey drink that’s made even more palatable than the original by splitting the orange brandy liqueur and sweet vermouth. If you already enjoy whiskey classics, you’ll probably like the Dubliner quite a bit too.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from Liquor.com, an online beverage publication.
Dubliner
The Dubliner is a modern cocktail that was created in the 1990s by Gary “Gaz” Regan in New York City, New York. It’s a simple variation of Manhattan that was first made as an ode to Irish pubs. It uses the classic’s whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters template, but it calls for Irish whiskey in lieu of rye, adds a citrusy punch via orange curaçao and citrus bitters, and dons a festive green cherry as its garnish.
Ingredients
Method
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Add whiskey, sweet vermouth, orange curaçao, bitters, and cubed ice to a mixing glass.
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Stir for 30-45 seconds.
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Strain into a cocktail glass.
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Garnish with green cherry.
