Of the many brands of Irish whiskey available on the market, Jameson Irish Whiskey is the world’s favorite, and it’s known for its sweet yet smooth taste with hints of oak, vanilla, honey, caramel, and its fruity and subtly spicy finish. Jameson drinks are some of our favorite cocktails.
Considered by many to be the father of all whiskeys, Irish whiskey has been around since the 12th century and was once the world’s most popular spirit. The word ‘whiskey’ is said to be derived from the Irish uisce beatha, meaning water of life, and a new life has been breathed into the Irish whiskey industry in more recent years.
With a few different members of the Jameson Whiskey family to choose from, whether you’re a sipper or a mixer, you’re sure to find the perfect Jameson cocktail recipe or shot to try as we run through the best Jameson drinks to try at your next Irish-themed (or not) party.
Key Takeaways
- As the world’s favorite Irish whiskey, Jameson Whiskey has a sweet and smooth flavor profile and a velvety texture that works well in many classic whiskey cocktails and mixed drink recipes.
- Jameson Whiskey is available in six different editions for you to enjoy!
- Jameson Irish drink recipes – from the Irish Mule to the Irish Maid – are delicious to sip and swig on any occasion.
- You don’t need to wait for St. Patrick’s Day to mix up and drink an Irish-themed cocktail recipe.
- Jameson drinks in a can are a great way to take that Irish taste with you.
- Please remember to drink responsibly!
Here’s our roundup of the best Jameson mixed drinks and cocktail recipes to give your taste buds a treat, with options for Irish cocktails based on each of the different Jameson Irish whiskey offerings.
Easy Original Jameson Drinks
The original Jameson whiskey is a blended whiskey made from the best triple-distilled pot still and fine grain whiskeys that have been aged in oak casks for a minimum of four years.
Its smooth flavor is hard to beat, and it’s the main ingredient in many delicious and easy Irish whiskey cocktails.
Irish Lemonade
By Jameson

Super simple and delightfully refreshing on a hot summer’s day, an Irish Lemonade is perfect for a pool party or barbecue and only needs a few basic ingredients.
Simply fill a highball glass with some ice cubes and add in the original Jameson Irish whiskey, then top it up with some chilled lemonade and garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
Irish Coffee
By Jameson

For a life-affirming toastiness on a frosty winter’s day, you can’t go wrong with the classic combination of hot coffee and Jameson original whiskey. To make the perfect Irish coffee, you’ll first mix up some sugar syrup using Demerara sugar and hot water, which is then stirred into the whiskey.
Irish Mudslide

If you’re looking for a decadent Irish whiskey cocktail with a sweet flavor, the Irish Mudslide, with added Bailey’s, Kahlua, and cream, should sate your needs perfectly.
Equipment-wise, you’ll need a blender, a hurricane glass, and a straw; alcohol-wise, you’ll need a bottle each of Jameson Original, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and Kahlua.
Jameson Orange Drinks
For a zestier take on smooth Irish whiskey, Jameson Orange is hard to beat. It works well in fruity mixed drinks and can breathe fresh life into old classic cocktail recipes too.
Jameson Orange Irish Mule
By Jameson

For a simple Irish twist on the classic Moscow mule flavors, you’ll want to have on hand a bottle of Jameson Orange instead of vodka, some ginger beer, and some Angostura Bitters.
Grab a copper mule mug and add one part Jameson Orange to three parts ginger beer (or ginger ale), and then splash in a couple of dashes of the bitters, and you have an orange-infused Irish Mule to enjoy.
Orange & Pineapple Spritz
By Jameson

A spritz is an Italian wine-based cocktail, and the combination of Irish whiskey and wine in this drink is super-refreshing and perfect for a summer pool party.
You’ll need some Jameson Orange, Prosecco, club soda, pineapple juice, and some ice. Then fill a wine glass with ice and add your ingredients and give it a gentle stir before enjoying your tropical drink.
Jameson Black Barrel Cocktails
Double charring the wood adds extra smoothness, richness, and complexity to the base whiskey taste and imparts butterscotch, fudge, and creamy toffee tones to the overall flavor.
Irish Maid
By Jameson

In addition to your bottle of Jameson Black Barrel, you’ll also need some St. Germain elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and a cucumber.
Muddle some cucumber in the bottom of your cocktail shaker, then add the rest of the ingredients and give them all a hearty shake. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass with some ice cubes and garnish with a slice of cucumber and serve.
Classic Jameson Whiskey Sour
By Jameson

For an Irish Sour with the perfect level of smoothness, you need a bottle of Jameson Black Barrel, Angostura Aromatic Bitters, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
You’ll also need an egg white and some ice, and you can fashion a lemon twist garnish from the remains of the lemon. Combine everything by shaking vigorously in a cocktail shaker and strain into a rocks glass to serve.
Jameson Stout Edition Drinks
The secret to the unique flavors of Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition whiskey is that the triple-distilled nectar is finished in Irish craft beer-seasoned barrels, which adds a crisp, orchard fruit flavor to proceedings, and the resulting libation can elevate your Jameson cocktails to the next level.
Orange You Glad You Came?
By Jameson

More than just a witty name, these Jameson cocktails also taste heavenly. As well as a bottle of Jameson Stout Edition, you’ll also want to gather together soda water, lemon juice, ice, and a sprig of rosemary.
The recipe also calls for orange cordial. You will need fresh orange juice, sugar, and a saucepan to make the orange cordial at home.
Jameson Stout Edition & Soda
By Jameson

Jameson cocktails don’t come much simpler to make than this! Jameson Stout Edition, club soda, ice cubes, and an orange slice for decoration. Serve chilled in an ice-filled highball glass, and enjoy.
Jameson IPA Edition Cocktails
Similar to the Stout Edition whiskey, Jameson Whiskey IPA Edition also marries the delights of craft beer with fine Irish whiskey.
The blend of crisp hoppy notes with smooth Irish whiskey is a sure-fire winner and makes a great base for some more Jameson cocktails.
The Ginger Brew
By Jameson

Before building this delicious cocktail, you will need to make a batch of honey syrup by stirring some honey into boiling water.
Once done and it has cooled, take a few hunks of ginger and muddle them in the bottom of your cocktail shaker. Next, add in Jameson IPA, your homemade honey syrup, fresh lemon, and lime juice, and shake well before serving in a highball glass over ice.
The Hoppy Orchard
By Jameson

This combination of Jameson whiskey with fresh apple flavors and light beer may well just become your new favorite recipe for whiskey cocktails.
You’ll need a bottle of Jameson IPA Edition, light Indian pale ale, IPA syrup, apple juice, and some lime juice. Stir to combine in a highball glass and add in some ice.
Jameson Cold Brew Drinks
Jameson Cold Brew Hot Chocolate
By Jameson

Is it winter yet? Thankfully there are no laws prohibiting you from drinking this at any time of the year, but it certainly works well in the depths of winter.
To make this recipe, you simply need to whisk two parts of Jameson Cold Brew into five parts hot chocolate and then add in some mini marshmallows and flaked chocolate for a decadent garnish.
Jameson Cold Fashioned
By Jameson

For an Irish take on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail recipe, you’ll need a bottle of Jameson Cold Brew and some Angostura and chocolate bitters, and some sweet Demerara sugar syrup.
Simply mix all the ingredients together before pouring over ice into a rocks glass. Add an orange twist as a garnish, and you’re good to go.
Best Jameson Drinks

- Irish Lemonade
- Irish Coffee
- Irish Mudslide
- Jameson Orange Irish Mule
- Orange & Pineapple Spritz
- Irish Maid
- Classic Jameson Whiskey Sour
- Orange You Glad You Came?
- Jameson Stout Edition & Soda
- The Ginger Brew
- The Hoppy Orchard
- Jameson Cold Brew Hot Chocolate
- Jameson Cold Fashioned