How to Drink Jameson

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Jameson is a popular and flexible Irish whiskey that tastes great "neat" (with nothing added) or as part of a mixed drink or shot. It's a "clean" whiskey that isn't muddled by too many flavors. It goes well with spicy, tangy, citrusy, caramel, coffee, and bitter flavors. Try your Jameson neat, on the rocks, with water, or whip up a Jameson mixed drink or shot!

Quick Guide: How to Drink Jameson Whiskey

To experience the full flavor of Jameson, drink it plain and at room temperature. You can also add a few ice cubes to the glass, along with a splash of water, if you'd like to dilute the whiskey and make it easier to drink. Jameson also tastes delicious with ginger ale.

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Drinking Jameson without a Mixer

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  1. A rocks glass is a small glass tumbler that holds between 6 to 10  fl oz (180 to 300 mL). These are often decorative and you can purchase them alone or as part of a whiskey decanter set. Drinking your Jameson from a rocks glass will promote a smooth drinking experience. [1]
    • Keep in mind that you can drink whiskey out of any glass you want. For example, you could pour it into a ceramic coffee mug, a tin cup, or even a disposable plastic cup if that’s what you want to use.
  2. If you want to experience the full spectrum of flavors in the whiskey, then don’t add anything to it. Simply pour a 1.5  fl oz (44 mL) serving of room temperature Jameson into a rocks glass or other drinking vessel, and enjoy! [2]
    • You can pour a larger serving if you prefer. Just remember that whiskey is a very strong drink so it is best to drink only a small amount at a time.
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  3. If you want to chill your Jameson, use a large ice cube. Using multiple small ice cubes will quickly dilute the Jameson and cool down the alcohol which this will mute the flavor. To make Jameson cold without adding too much water, add a large cube-shaped or spherical ice cube to the glass. [3]
    • You can purchase special ice cube trays for whiskey. Check culinary stores and online retailers to find a large spherical or cube-shaped ice tray.
    • If you want to chill Jameson without water, then purchase a set of whiskey rocks. These are granite or stainless steel cubes that you freeze and add to whiskey in place of ice.
  4. Add about 0.5  fl oz (15 ml) of water, then taste the Jameson to see if this makes it easier for you to drink. If it still tastes too strong, add another 0.5  fl oz (15 ml) of water and taste it again. Repeat until the Jameson tastes how you want it to. [4]
    • You may find it easier to detect subtle flavors in the whiskey even after adding a few drops of water.
  5. Put your mouth on the glass as if you are going to take a sip and tip the glass so that your nose is in it. Then, take a deep breath in through your nose to inhale the scent of the Jameson. Take a small sip and let the sip linger on your tongue for a moment before you swallow. [5]
    • Common scents and flavors you might notice include toffee, vanilla, and caramel.
  6. Because Jameson is so strong, it is best to sip the entire drink slowly. Take your time and savor the flavors and scent of the Jameson. [6]
    • You can hold the glass in your hands while drinking to keep it warm or set it down if you have added ice to your drink.
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Making Jameson Mixed Drinks

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  1. Jameson goes great with ginger ale. Pour a 1.5  fl oz (44 mL) serving of Jameson into a glass filled with ice, then pour in 4.5  fl oz (130 mL) of ginger ale. [7]
    • You can also squeeze a lime or lemon wedge into your drink for some extra zing.
  2. Try adding a 1.5  fl oz (44 mL) shot of Jameson to a mug, then pour in coffee and stir. Add cream, sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or whatever you like in your coffee. [8]
    • This drink is often called an Irish coffee. You can drink it hot, or pour your Irish coffee over a cup filled with ice for a cold coffee drink.
  3. If you are more of a tea-drinker, pour a 1.5  fl oz (44 mL) shot of Jameson into a cup of your favorite brewed tea. Then, flavor your tea however you like, such as with a lemon wedge and sugar. [9]
    • To make iced tea, pour the tea and Jameson mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  4. The Moscow Mule is a popular vodka drink made with ginger ale and lime. You can make a whiskey version of this drink by swapping out Jameson for the vodka. Combine 6  fl oz (180 mL) of ginger beer, 3  fl oz (89 mL) of Jameson, 0.5  fl oz (15 mL) of lime juice, and 0.5  fl oz (15 mL) of sugar syrup. [10]
    • Add a lime wedge for garnish and serve the drink in a copper mug for an authentic mule!
  5. This drink is named for a region of Ireland famous for breeding racehorses and Irish musicians. To make this drink, fill a shaker halfway with ice, and then pour in 1.5  fl oz (44 mL) of Jameson, 1.5  fl oz (44 mL) of chartreuse, and 1.5  fl oz (44 mL) of Italian vermouth. Stir the ingredients to combine them, then strain the drink into a rocks glass. [11]
    • If desired, you can also serve this drink over ice.
  6. Jameson lemonade is a refreshing drink for summer. Place 1.5  fl oz (44 mL) of Jameson, 3  fl oz (89 mL) of lemonade, and 3  fl oz (89 mL) of ginger ale into a glass filled with ice. Stir to combine the ingredients and enjoy! [12]
    • Garnish this drink with lemon wedges or mint for extra flavor.
  7. Put a sugar cube in a shaker and muddle it. Then add ice, 1.5  fl oz (44 mL) Jameson, 2 dashes each of regular bitters, and 2 dashes of orange bitters. Stir until the ingredients are well-combined. Strain the liquid into a rocks glass and enjoy. [13]
    • For best results, use Jameson Black Barrel.
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Creating Jameson Shots

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  1. Add 0.75  fl oz (22 mL) of Jameson to a shaker filled with ice, then add 0.75  fl oz (22 mL) of Irish cream to the shaker. Shake to combine the ingredients, and then strain the liquid into a shot glass.
    • Drink the shot all in 1 gulp, or sip it if you prefer.
  2. Combine 0.75  fl oz (22 mL) Jameson with 0.25  fl oz (7.4 mL) amaretto. Add the Jameson and amaretto to a shaker filled with ice. Then, cover the shaker and shake the ingredients. Strain the liquid into a shot glass and enjoy!
    • Amaretto brings out the caramel and toffee notes of Jameson.
  3. Add 0.5  fl oz (15 mL) of Jameson and 0.5  fl oz (15 mL) of cola to an ice-filled shaker. Mix the Jameson and cola in the shaker. Then, strain the liquid into a shot glass and top it with a maraschino cherry!
    • Make sure to chew the cherry before you swallow it. Don’t try to swallow it whole!
  4. In a shot glass, pour in 0.5  fl oz (15 mL) of coffee liqueur. Then, slowly pour 0.5  fl oz (15 mL) of Irish cream on top of the coffee liqueur. Next, slowly pour 0.5  fl oz (15 mL) of Jameson into the shot glass for the top layer. [14]
    • Do not stir or shake the shot in a shaker! It will ruin the layered effect.
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      3. ↑ https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-drink-whiskey/
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      7. ↑ https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-US/drinks/jameson-ginger-and-lime
      8. ↑ https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-US/drinks/jameson-irish-coffee
      9. ↑ https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-US/drinks/hot-toddy
      1. ↑ https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-us/cocktail-recipes/the-midleton-mule/
      2. ↑ https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-US/drinks/the-tipperary
      3. ↑ https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-US/drinks/irish-lemonade
      4. ↑ https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-US/drinks/blackbarrel-oldfashioned
      5. ↑ https://www.mantitlement.com/recipes/duck-fart-shot/

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      Jameson is a popular Irish whiskey that tastes great neat, with your favorite mixer, or in a cocktail. You can drink it neat at room temperature or over ice. Jameson also goes well with ginger ale. For a sweet and zingy drink, mix in some lemonade too. For a caffeinated pick-me-up, add a shot of Jameson to your tea or coffee. To make a Tipperary, which is a classic Irish cocktail, just mix equal parts of Jameson, chartreuse, and Italian vermouth. You can also make an old fashioned by mixing Jameson with 2 dashes regular bitters, 2 dashes of orange bitters, and a sugar cube. For more tips from our Bartending co-author, including how to mix shots with Jameson, read on!

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