St. Patrick’s Day came early to Tribeca thanks to Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur.
With the Luck of the Irish, we were able to attend an intimate cocktail reception at The Bennett on West Broadway featuring a cocktail menu created by Pamela Wiznitzer, the Creative Director at the buzzy upper eastside bar The Seamstress and president of USBG (United States Bartending Guild).
The night featured four signature cocktails made with the award-winning Kerrygold Irish Cream. Kerrygold brand is a cooperative of Ireland’s small dairy farmers that has enabled the old-world artisans to bring cheese, butter and now Kerrygold Irish Cream to the rest of the globe.
All of the signature libations were balanced and delicious. Each was created to bring out the nuances in the flavor of Kerrygold Irish Cream – a liqueur with only three ingredients, oak-aged Irish whiskey, cream and real chocolate. Flavor profiles spotlighted were coffee, banana, coconut, and curry. Each one was more palate-pleasing than last and I found it hard to pick a favorite. Hands down the easiest drink to replicate at home would be the Celtic Slipper, which was made with coconut water, rum and lots of ice, in a lowball glass. Our personal favorite was the martini-esque, Cuppa Kerry, included ginger liqueur and garnished with candied ginger and a dash of curry powder.
The party was treated to food pairings by renowned Irish chef, Rory O’Connell. He flew in from Ireland with menu components in his carry on. Enchanting canapés featured Irish grass-fed beef, smoked salmon, and Kerrygold cheeses with Irish brown bread and Kerrygold butter.
Guests were kept entertained by a vinyl DJ set by Des O’ Byrne of The Golden Horde, featuring Irish born artists like The Pogues, Thin Lizzy, and U2.
Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur is an affordable luxury, it retails in the U.S. for under $30 and is the perfect way to Toast to St. Patrick and celebrate his day, Sláinte!
Celtic Sipper
1.5 oz. Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur
2 oz. Zaya Gran Reserva
1.5 oz. Coconut Water
Kerry’s Morning
1 oz. Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur
1.75 oz. Orange Infused Irish whiskey
.25 Demerara Syrup
2.5 oz. Strong Brewed Coffee
Blended Blarney
1.5 oz. Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur
1.75 oz. Koskenkorva Vodka
.5 oz. Honey Water
5-6 Slices of Banana
Pinch of Pink Sea Salt
Ice
Cuppa Kerry
1.5 oz. Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur
1.5 oz. Chai-infused Cachaca
.5 Barrows Intense Ginger Liqueur
Tiny Pinch of Curry Powder
Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Always Remember to Drink Responsibly!