13 Proper No. Twelve cocktail recipes to celebrate Conor McGregor's Irish Apple launch
By Amy Kaplan
13 Proper No. Twelve cocktail recipes to celebrate Conor McGregor's Irish Apple launch
Last month Conor McGregor announced a new product in his Proper No. Twelve whisky brand and it looks delicious.
According to an official press release, Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple is "70-proof liquid gold" and "stands up to the royal competition, packing a sweet yet tart apple punch. It blends award-winning Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey with notes of crisp and juicy Irish apple, and a honey sweetness, that offers a sweet cider aroma and smooth to the core finish."
The new product was released just in time for St. Patrick's Day and McGregor is in the news for filing The Ultimate Fighter and the new Road House remake.
To celebrate the launch, Proper No. Twelve has provided FanSided MMA with several cocktail recipes.
PROPER IRISH APPLE CIDER
2 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple
4 Cups Apple Cider
6 Sticks of Cinnamon
4 Tablespoons Nutmeg
10 Cloves
Orange Zest
Orange twist
Directions: Over heat, combine Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple, apple cider, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, cloves and fresh orange zest. Pour into a heat-protected mug, garnish with orange twist and enjoy warm.
APPLE & GINGER
1 part Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple
3-4oz Ginger ale
Lime Wedge
Directions: In a glass, pour 1 part Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple. Top with Ginger Ale, garnish with lime wedge and enjoy.
GREEN-EYED TODDY
1.5 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey
.5 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Honey Syrup (1:1)
Top w/ Hot Green Tea
Directions: Build in hot toddy glass or mug. Top with hot green tea. Garnish with cinnamon stick.
APPLE MULE
1.5 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple
3-4oz Ginger Beer
Lime Wedge for Garnish
Directions: Over ice, combine Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple and your choice of ginger beer. Garnish with lime wedge for a refreshing cocktail.
PROPER BIT O’ GREEN
1.5 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey
1 oz Chilled Green Tea
1 oz Coconut Water
Squeeze of Lemon
Top w/ Soda Water
Directions: Shake Proper, Green tea. Coconut water & Lemon with ice and strain over fresh ice into rocks glass. Top with soda water. Garnish with Lemon Wedge.
APPLE LEMONADE
12 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple
32 oz lemonade
Mix in pitcher for group serve
Directions: Fill a pitcher with ice. Add Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple and lemonade. Stir and enjoy with a group!
APPLE SMASH
2 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple
.75 oz lemon juice
Splash of fresh pineapple juice
2-3 oz club soda
Mint sprig for garnish
Directions: In a shaker, mix Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple, lemon juice and a splash of fresh pineapple juice. Pour over ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a mint spring and enjoy!
PROPER HOPPER
1 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey
.5 oz Creme de Cacao
.5 oz Creme de Menthe
1 oz Heavy Cream
Directions: Shake and strain over crushed ice. Garnish with chocolate shavings and/or Mint Spring.
APPLE & CRAN
1 part Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple
1 part cranberry juice
Splash of club soda
Lime wedge
Directions: In a glass, add Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple, cranberry juice and top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with lime wedge and enjoy!
PROPER IRISH FLOAT
2 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey
.5 oz Coffee Liqueur
2 oz Cola
3 oz Irish Stout Beer (i.e. Guinness)
1 large scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
Directions: Build in a glass, starting with ice cream first
PROPER COFFEE BOMB
.75 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey Irish Whiskey
.25 oz Coffee Liqueur
10 oz Irish Stout
Directions: Pour Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey Irish Whiskey and coffee liqueur and into a shot glass and drop into a pint glass of Irish Stout.
PROPER BOILERMAKER
1 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey Irish Whiskey
10 oz Lager-style Beer
Directions: Pour into a shot glass and pint glass, respectively
PROPER FROZEN B.I.C.
Cocktail by, Jesse Peterson & Chris Patino, Simple Serve, San Diego, CA
1.5 oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey
.5 oz Heavy Cream
.5 oz Brown Sugar Syrup (1:1)
3 oz Cold Brew Coffee
1/2 of a Ripe Banana
2 cups of Ice
Directions: Combine ingredients in a blender. Add ice and blend. Pour into glass and garnish with instant coffee granules (optional). Thrown together and blended until it’s smooth. Garnished with coffee grounds and a smile as you sip.