Although it’s named after the kooky old housekeeper from Irish sitcom Father Ted, bartender Eryn Reece’s boozy sipper is way sexier than the TV character (no disrespect, Pauline McLynn). A curvy coupe glass brims with silky, honey-hued elixir, its base consisting of bartender favorite Redbreast 12-year, with mellow touches of toffee and molasses. The pot-still whiskey—a mixed mash of malted and unmalted barley—is the straight man to zany Kronan Swedish Punsch, providing a smooth base that lets the punsch’s funky, smoky character shine. Bright lemon juice and simple syrup temper Kronan’s offbeat fruitiness, transforming the full-figured frame into a downright knockout. 433 E 6th St between First Ave and Ave A (212-388-0882, deathandcompany.com). $14.
Forgo green-tinged Guinness or Baileys-imbued bomb shots—this St. Patrick’s Day, give a hearty “Sláinte!” to the Emerald Isle with Irish whiskey-based cocktails. Mixed with Celtic standbys like Jameson, Redbreast and Bushmills, the proverbial redheaded bastard of the whiskey category gets its moment in the spotlight with these elegant tipples.
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