#221 Cocktail: Paddy

      As Gaz Regan says, "Paddy cocktail is the Irish Manhattan", and he is right when he says that. The only difference between the two is the fact that in this one you have to use Irish whiskey (of course you have to use this, because otherwise it would't be Paddy :) )
      The cocktail was made for he first time in 1930 and appeared in Harry Craddock's "The Savoy Cocktail Book" 1930. The 1930 recipe doesn't say anything about the lemon twist garnish, but the one in Gaz Regan's book adds this subtle aromatic dimension

2 ounces Irish whiskey

1 ounce sweet vermouth 

Angostura bitters to taste

     

#220 Cocktail: The OP Lemonade

    The cocktail is adapted from a recipe by Audrey Saunders, New York City's Libation Goddess. The OP is a flavored vodka and a "darned good one too". The sweetening agent here it's the peach puree, which makes for an interesting dimension.
    Of OP, Audrey Sanders wrote, " It's light, delicate and has a wonderfully fragrant nose. I created this drink because I wanted to highlight its nuances, instead of masking them with overpowering flavors".

1 1/2 ounce OP vodka

1/2 ounce peach puree

1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice

1/2 ounce simple syrup