MediumDifficulty 🧊🧊10 minFrom the archive · March 2026

Golden Glen

Irish whiskey, fresh apple cider, honey-ginger and lemon — a balanced, orchard-inspired cocktail with a perfect harmony of sweet and sharp.

What's new here: A splash of dry vermouth and an optional bar spoon of Green Chartreuse turn a simple whiskey-cider sour into something unexpectedly elegant — and it's built to be paired with food.

Prep: Honey-ginger syrup

  1. Combine 1 cup honey, 1 cup water and a 4-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped.
  2. Warm gently until the honey dissolves, then let the ginger steep.
  3. Strain, cool and refrigerate.

Method

  1. Add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake.
  2. Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
  3. Finish with rosemary and thin apple slices.

Smooth. Fresh. Unexpectedly elegant!

Pairing

Add something savory: Irish cheddar & apple crostini — toasted baguette slices, aged Irish cheddar, thin green apple slices, a drizzle of honey and cracked black pepper. So yum!

Enjoy!