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Cooper Union
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Submitted on: April 13, 2026
Created by Phil Ward in 2008 at Death & Co, the Cooper Union is a brilliant Irish whiskey riff on the classic Sazerac and it might just be my go-to cocktail for the entire St. Patrick’s Day season. And let’s be honest… St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just a day, it’s basically a month-long celebration. 🍀 This cocktail brings a little class to the festivities. Bright Irish whiskey, a touch of herbal sweetness from elderflower, and that unmistakable aromatic lift that makes every sip feel like winter i...
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz
- 1 dash(es)
- 1 tbsp
Tools
Mixing Glass
Barspoon
Cocktail Jigger
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Lemon Peel
Stir & Strain
Old Fashioned/Rocks
About 31% ABV (estimate)
By Bryan Monroe
Home Bartender
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Start by rinsing the inside of a rocks glass with scotch, discarding any extra. In a mixing glass add remaining ingredients with ice and stir to chill. Fine strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lemon peel expression.
Editor's Note
Elderflower liqueur softens Irish whiskey, while a Scotch rinse adds smoky nuance to this Sazerac riff.
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Crafted Pour
13 April 2026
A fantastic choice for St. Patrick's Day! The Cooper Union is such a brilliant modern classic. The combination of Irish whiskey and elderflower with that smoky Scotch rinse is just perfect. Cheers! 🍀
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