You were walking through the liquor store and as you passed the whiskey, you spied a bottle of Jameson Orange. Hesitant to bring a bottle home? I don't blame you. How many flavored whiskeys are just a touch too sweet or too bold with those infused flavors? Where others fail, Jameson Orange excels. So head back to the whiskey aisle, grab yourself a bottle of Jameson Orange, and let's mix up some cocktails.
What Does Jameson Orange Taste Like?
Jameson Orange is unlike most flavored whiskeys on the market. Jameson doesn't lose the whiskey, but it also doesn't allow the whiskey base to overpower the orange notes. It tastes like a freshly peeled orange and a bottle of classic Jameson came together. More parts whiskey than orange, the orange flavors are still very present but without having to avoid a sip after brushing your teeth.
Jameson Orange Old-Fashioned
This may not be the way to fulfill your daily dose of vitamin C, but it is a way to fulfill your daily dose of taking a load off.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Jameson Orange
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- 3-4 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1-2 dashes orange bitters
- Ice
- Cocktail cherry and orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, add ice, Jameson Orange, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice or a king cube.
- Garnish with an orange peel and a cocktail cherry, piercing together with a cocktail skewer.
Jameson Orange Smash
Instead of muddling a handful of lemons for the tart citrus flavors of a whiskey smash, you're going to rely on lemonade to give you most of those flavors, but a single wedge will give you that classic sour bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon wedge
- 2 ounces Jameson Orange
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce lemonade
- Crushed ice
- Lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, muddle lemon wedge with simple syrup.
- Add crushed ice.
- Add Jameson Orange and lemonade.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with a lemon slice.
Jameson Orange Mule
This cocktail, with its spicy ginger and perfect orange balance, is ready to sweep you away.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Jameson Orange
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Citrus wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a copper mug, add ice, Jameson Orange, and lemon juice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Stir briefly to mix.
- Garnish a citrus wheel.
Jameson Orange Fuzzy Navel
Swap the flavors for a fuzzy navel that's a little unexpected but still true to its roots.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces Jameson Orange
- 4 ounces peach juice blend
- Ice
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Jameson Orange, and peach juice
- Shake to mix.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Jameson Orange Boulevardier
For the gin die-hards (hi, it's me!) the Jameson Orange Negroni-riff is absolute perfection. The Jameson Orange also makes a great base in the Old Pal. That's not where the fun ends, either, as Jameson Orange is a great way to refresh your usual Negroni blanc.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces Jameson Orange
- 1½ ounces Campari
- 1½ ounces sweet vermouth
- Ice
- Orange twist for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, add ice, Jameson Orange, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
Orange Burst
A little fizzy with an actual dose of vitamin C, although it's not quite that full daily dose. So you'll still need your usual daily vitamin.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces Jameson Orange
- 3 ounces orange juice
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- 2 ounces lemon-lime soda
- Orange wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Jameson Orange, orange juice, and orange liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- Add lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with an orange wedge.
What to Mix With Jameson Orange
If you're a two-ingredient cocktail kind of person, many of these mixers will get you to your cocktail destination ASAP. Of course, they're great tools to play with as you mix, build, and design your own Jamesone Orange cocktails.
- Ginger ale
- Cola
- Lemon-lime soda
- Orange juice
- Bitters
- Sweet vermouth
- Cranberry juice
- Cherry juice
- Simple syrup
- Orange soda
- Club soda, plain or flavored
- Tonic water
- Lemonade
- Lemon juice
- Peach juice
- Ginger beer
- Blood orange juice
- Green tea
- Iced coffee
A Twist of Orange
Treat yourself and take a trip to citrus-whiskey paradise, and the only ticket you need is a bottle of Jameson Orange. Dabble in classic whiskey cocktails or soak in something juicy and fizzy. No matter how you take the journey, this is one you don't want to miss.
