The 10 Best Jameson Summer Cocktails

Jameson Irish Summer Cocktails

To make a delicious and visually-striking Irish Sunset cocktail, you just need four simple ingredients. The cocktail is a refreshing blend of Jameson Whiskey, peach schnapps, a few splashes of Maraschino cherry juice, and a dash of fresh lemon juice. 

It’s pretty simple to concoct and is as much at home on St. Patrick’s Day as it is on a beautiful summer’s day or evening.

Once you have gathered the whiskey, peach schnapps, lemon, and cherry juice, simply combine them in a measuring cup with a spout and give it a little stir to mix.

Then pop some ice into an Old Fashioned glass and pour the delicious drink on top, et voilà, you have an Irish Sunset to enjoy!

The Irish Lemonade cocktail is a great recipe to make in a big batch ahead of your next summer party. The refreshing drink is ideal to sip on a hot summer’s day next to the pool. 

If you already have a bottle of Jameson’s stashed away, you’ll just need to grab some ginger beer, lemonade, and some Angostura bitters.

What could be easier than simply adding ice to a glass, then add one ounce of Jameson, two ounces of fresh lemonade, and a splash of bitters, followed by a gentle pour of two ounces of ginger beer? Simple, refreshing, and perfect for any pool party.

Fear not – there’s no healthy green tea actually involved in this cocktail recipe! The name comes from the appearance of the mixed drink and the fact that it’s an Irish-themed recipe. Before you get started, you’ll need some peach schnapps, sour mix, and a lemon-lime soda, such as Sprite or 7-Up.

Combine the whiskey, peach schnapps, and sour mix in a cocktail shaker with a generous handful of ice, giving it a solid shake. 

Then strain into shot glasses and top up with the lemon-lime soda. If you prefer a sweet-tasting cocktail, you could also add a little simple syrup to combat the sourness.

A traditional whiskey sour is usually based on bourbon, with the addition of lemon juice, sugar, and sometimes, a dash of egg white, depending on personal taste.

To change things up slightly, you can switch the spicier bourbon flavor for smooth Jameson whiskey instead.

You’ll need to pour the whiskey, some lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with some ice and shake until thoroughly chilled. Then strain it into an Old Fashioned glass and serve over ice with a lemon wedge and a cocktail cherry as a garnish.

Also known as an ‘Irish Buck,’ a Jameson & Ginger is one of the easiest Jameson cocktails to mix up this summer. Alongside your Jameson Irish Whiskey, you’ll need to grab a lime and some ginger ale, and if you have highball glasses, have those at the ready too.

Drop a few ice cubes into your glasses and pour the whiskey on top. Next, add in the ginger ale and give it a gentle stir. Then take your fresh lime and cut it in half. Squeeze the juice from one half and use the other half for fashioning your garnish, be that wedges or slices.

While a cocktail doesn’t need to be green to be Irish, a splash of color always goes down well, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. 

To make an Irish Sidecar, you will need your trusty bottle of Jameson instead of the traditional cognac and some blue curacao and orange juice.

You can also rim the glass using an orange wedge and sugar if you have a sweet tooth. Then to mix up the drink, give the whiskey, blue curacao, orange juice, and a handful of ice a good shake in a cocktail shaker. Strain the chilled concoction into a glass, and decorate with an orange twist.

The light and fruity flavor profile of Irish whiskeys pair well with fruit juice, and when combined together, they make refreshing summer drinks. 

Adding in some elderflower flavors also brings some floral notes and extra lightness to proceedings, making an even more summery drink with a fruitier flavor to enjoy.

For an Irish Maid, you’ll need some fresh lemon juice, a bottle of elderflower liqueur, and a splash of simple syrup. First, muddle together a couple of slices of cucumber in the bottom of your cocktail shaker, then add the liquid ingredients on top and shake vigorously before straining and serving.

A traditional martini uses gin as its base, and a vodka martini switches the gin for vodka. To create a martini with an Irish twist, you can make a minor adaptation to the vodka martini recipe by introducing our old friend Mr. Jameson to the mix. 

This cocktail recipe uses just a small amount of Irish whiskey, but the subtle taste difference goes a long way. To make your Irish martini, start by swirling a small amount of Jameson’s around the inside of your glass, then discard (read: drink) it. 

Next, add some vodka and dry vermouth (you can use sweet vermouth if you prefer) to a cocktail shaker and give it a good shake. Strain the mixture into your glass and enjoy!

In addition to your Jameson Irish Whiskey, you’ll also need to round up some ginger beer, mint, lime juice, and ice to mix up this refreshing cocktail. As a refreshing twist on the classic Moscow mule cocktail, the Irish-themed version replaces the vodka content with Irish whiskey, and you can’t go wrong with a bottle of Jameson’s.

To prepare the cocktail, you’ll first want to muddle together some fresh mint leaves with some fresh lime juice in a copper mug.

Next, add the whiskey and a few ice cubes to the mint and lime, and give it a stir to chill before adding in the chilled ginger beer. Adding a fresh sprig of lightly crushed mint as a garnish completes the refreshing taste

If you’re looking for an indulgent, after-dinner Jameson whiskey drink to enjoy this summer, your luck is in. An Irish Mudslide is made from Jameson, Bailey’s, and Kahlua, with added decadence being brought by the addition of whipped cream and chocolate syrup!

Firstly, you’ll need to prepare the glass. To do this, pop in some ice, add the chocolate syrup, and then chill again. Then take the rest of the ingredients and combine them in a blender. Once well combined, pour into your glass and add some whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top!

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Key Takeaways:

• From the Irish Sunset Cocktail to the Green Tea Shot, there’s a whole host of delicious Jameson cocktails to create this summer!
• Jameson cocktails made with fruit juice are refreshing on a hot day.
• Irish whiskeys tend to be more smooth than other whiskey types and work well in cocktails.
• Jameson is just one of many Irish whiskeys but is considered the best by many.
• You can enjoy an Irish Sunset at any time of day!
• As delicious as these recipes may be, please remember to drink responsibly!