Weeski

Lillet Blanc adds a white-wine aperitif component to Irish whiskey, with orange liqueur used as a small modifier. Orange bitters and peel complete the citrus aroma while the drink remains clear and stirred.

clear pale golden Weeski in a coupe with orange twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Irish whiskey
  • 30 ml Lillet Blanc
  • 7.5 ml Cointreau
  • 2 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour Irish whiskey, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau and orange bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the orange peel over the surface and add it.