St. Patrick's Day drink - "Green Eyed Girl" cocktail

For my latest Makin' it with Maren segment, we decided to seek out the best tasting St. Patrick's Day cocktail in Los Angeles. Many Irish inspired cocktails are made with Baileys, Bushmills or Creme de Menthe. Otherwise, it seems like everybody is drinking green beer, Guinness or Killians Irish Red Beer. Jameson is definitely Irish, but most people don't think to combine it in a specialty cockail; usually it is sipped, or on Irish holidays...shot down your throat.

But, my latest trip to The Phoenix bar in Beverly Hills changed my mind. I tasted an amazing cocktail made with green ingredients (cucumber, mint) and mixed with Jameson Irish Whiskey: Green Eyed Girl. This drink was well-balanced, refreshing and simple to make. Check out my new video to learn how to make this St. Patty's day specialty cocktail. Go Green!

Me, and head bartender Darius at The Phoenix

Get in the spirit for St. Patrick's Day with the "Green Eyed Girl" cocktail made by head bartender Darius at The Phoenix bar in Los Angeles. This refreshing cocktail is made with green ingredients and Irish whiskey - a perfect match for St. Patty's day drinkers. Enjoy!

"Green Eyed Girl"cocktail:
2 ozs Jameson Irish Whiskey
3/4 oz Simple Syrup
Splash Lime Juice
Sliced Cucumbers
Fresh Mint Leaves
Ice

Make It:
Muddle Simple Syrup and Cucumber
Add Mint and Continue to Muddle Gently (don't mash mint leaves)
Add 2 ounces of Jameson Irish Whiskey and Splash of Fresh Lime Juice
Add to Ice and Shake
Strain into Fresh Glass of Ice and Serve
Garnish with Mint Leaf and Cucumber