Misty Nail
Description
Misty Nail is an elegant cocktail combining Irish whiskey and Irish Mist. Irish Mist is a honey-based liqueur developed at Tullamore Distillery in 1948, reviving ancient Irish heather wine for modern times. The strength of whiskey harmonizes with the elegant sweetness of honey and the complex aroma of over ten herbs, creating a special cocktail that expresses a free and charming personality.
Origin
Country of Origin: Ireland （1947-1952年）
Misty Nail was born in Ireland between 1947, when Irish Mist was invented, and around 1952. Inspired by the Rusty Nail (a combination of Scotch whiskey and Drambuie), it was developed as a similar cocktail using uniquely Irish ingredients. The honey and herbs used in Irish Mist symbolize Ireland's rich nature and became the origin of the cocktail's meaning expressing a free-spirited and charming personality.
Birth Date Meaning
A free-spirited person who attracts attention from people and animals
The honey and herbal scents of Irish Mist represent a charming presence that runs freely through nature and is beloved by both people and animals
Famous Quotes
- "Mysterious like Irish mist, with the sweet charm of honey" - Desmond E. Williams, developer of Irish Mist
Trivia
- Irish Mist is a honey-based liqueur developed in Ireland in 1948, reviving an ancient heather wine recipe from 1000 years ago
- Irish Mist contains extracts from over 10 herbs and special honey from heather and clover flowers
- Misty Nail was born as the Irish version of the Rusty Nail (Scotch whiskey version)
- Known as the birth drink for October 13th, symbolizing a free-spirited and charming personality
- Irish Mist arrived in America in 1954 and became popular as a special cocktail for St. Patrick's Day in New York
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Irish Whiskey - 45 ml
- Irish Mist - 15 ml
- Ice - 適量 pieces
Instructions:
- Fill an old fashioned glass (rocks glass) with ice
- Pour in the Irish whiskey
- Gently add the Irish Mist
- Stir lightly with a bar spoon
- Express orange zest to release the aroma
- Optionally garnish with lemon peel
- Add more ice if needed to complete