Shanky's Whip

It’s always a bit weird when you receive a parcel from a distributor in Italy… and it contains a bottle “Made in Ireland” 😉.

Two weeks ago we visited a friend who told us she really loves to mix spirits with ginger beer, but she’s not really fond of rum. This came back to mind when I opened this parcel and found a bottle of Shanky’s Whip, the original black liqueur based on Irish whiskey. This black liqueur is “whipped together” with Irish spirits, Irish whiskey, cream flavour and caramel. The aroma is fantastic and immediately reminds me of some sweets I really loved as a kid. 

This liqueur is packed with flavour and it doesn’t “burn” like a whisky. It’s easy and tasty to sip. You can drink it on the rocks, as a shot next to your pint of Guinness or with a good mixer. Mixologists can of course experiment by using it as an ingredient in a cocktail. I already have multiple ideas for this liqueur. 

Shanky Ginger Highball

Ingredients
50 ml Shanky’s Whip
100 ml Ginger Ale

Method

On the website they suggest mixing with coke, but I think Coke really dominates the taste.

I mixed Shanky’s Whip with Ginger Ale. Just build in a highball glass with ice and give it a quick stir. Garnish with a slice of orange. 

But since this is such a special bottle, let’s do another one...

Shanky’s Irish Old Fashioned

Ingredients

40 ml Teeling whiskey

15 ml Aperol

15 ml Shanky’s Whip liqueur

1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with lots of ice. Give it a good stir and strain in a tumbler with fresh ice. Garnish with orange and a maraschino cherry. 

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