The best Jameson cocktails are the ones that are easy to make, that don’t require extravagant ingredients, and that are absolutely delicious.
Arguably one of the best known Irish whiskey brands, you can mix up some very tasty drinks with Jameson without having to go to too much effort.
From refreshing Irish whiskey cocktails, like the reliable Jemmy and Ginger, to potent concoctions, like the Negroni, there’s plenty of Jameson recipes to choose from!
In the guide below, I’ve only included tasty Jameson drinks recipes that don’t require a huge amount of prep/ingredients.
The best Jameson cocktails and mixed whiskey drinks
The first section of the guide is packed with my favourite Jameson whiskey drinks. These are cocktails I’ve made many times before (arguably too many times…).
Below, you’ll find everything from the zingy Irish Sour to the tasty Irish Lemonade along with some often-overlooked Jameson drinks recipes.
1. The Irish Maid
The Irish Maid is, hands down, the best drink with Jameson—light, zesty, refreshing, and ready in under two minutes.
Start by muddling two thin cucumber slices in a shaker. Add Jameson, simple syrup, elderflower liqueur, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, then toss in some ice and shake hard.
To finish, strain into a tall glass half-filled with ice, and enjoy a cocktail that looks as good as it tastes!
2. Jameson and Ginger
The Jemmy and Ginger is the tastiest and the quickest to make of the Jameson cocktails. Its beauty lies in its simplicity—all you need is Jameson, quality ginger ale, fresh lime, and ice.
To make it, pour Jameson, ginger ale, and the juice of half a lime into a glass filled with ice. Stir, garnish with a lime slice, and enjoy.
Why you’ll like it: Refreshing, smooth, and packed with flavour—make this one of the tastiest drinks with Jameson at its core.
3. Irish Sour
Deciding what to mix with Jameson that’ll impress both your tastebuds and your guests? Enter the Irish Sour.
Ingredients wise, you need some Jameson, egg whites, simple syrup, lemon juice, Angostura bitters and ice.
To make, you want to start with a chilled glass (pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes). Then add your ingredients to a shaker, shake hard and strain into your glass!
An easy crowd-pleaser: One of the easiest Jameson drinks to make, yet it looks like a bartender’s masterpiece
4. The Irish Lemonade
If you’re looking for mixed drinks with Jameson that are great for parties, the Irish Lemonade is a good option. You can easily make a jug of this stuff and let people help themselves.
Assembling it is very straightforward – take your Jameson and add it to a glass 1/2 filled with ice.
To finish, pour in some ginger beer (or club soda), bitters, fresh lemonade and mint. Give it a stir it’s ready-to-rock!
5. The Irish Margarita
If you’re looking for St Patrick’s Day cocktails, the very green Irish Margarita is worth considering.
To make, you’ll need Jameson, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, orange-flavoured liqueur and green food colouring.
To assemble, take some kitchen paper and pour out 3 tablespoons of sugar. Then run some Jameson around the rim of the glass and dip it in the sugar to coat the entire rim.
You then need to add your mixture to a shaker and shake hard. To serve, simply strain the mix into a glass. This is one of the best Jameson cocktails for those that like a potent drink!
6. Irish Gold
Few Jameson cocktails are as easy and as delicious as the Irish Gold. The ingredients are very easily sourced – Jameson, peach schnapps, fresh OJ, ginger ale and a lime.
1/2 fill a tall glass with ice and add your ingredients. Then cut two slices of lime.
To finish, squeeze one into the glass and gently stir. Use the other for garnish and you’re done!
7. The Irish Mule
The Irish Mule is one of the best Jameson drinks for summer. This one has oodles of flavour and it’s sweet, zesty and it packs a punch.
There’s only 4 ingredients for this one – Jameson, ginger beer, lime and ice.
Add your whiskey, and then squeeze in the juice from 2 slices of lime. Then gently fill the rest of the glass with ginger beer.
This is one of the more straightforward Jameson mixed drinks and it goes down a treat, even with those not fond of whiskey.
8. Irish Coffee
If you’re wondering what to mix with Jameson for an after-dinner pick-me-up, try the Irish Coffee.
This recipe has been on the go since 1943, when it was first made in Limerick at Foynes Airbase.
The perfect Irish Coffee has just 5 ingredients: Jameson, ground coffee, Demerara sugar, fresh cream and nutmeg and dark chocolate for garnishing.
9. Irish Eyes
If you’re after green drinks with Jameson, the Irish Eyes is a great option (especially as you don’t need to add any food colouring!).
Ingredients wise, you need Jameson, Baileys, green Crème de menthe and cream.
Take a shaker and 1/2 fill it with ice and then add Jameson, Baileys, green Crème de menthe and fresh cream. Shake and strain into a glass 1/2 filled with ice.
10. The Irish Mudslide
The Irish Mudslide is one of the more indulgent Jameson whiskey drinks that’s perfect for after dinner as a desert substitute.
It’s looks amazing and it’s handy to whip up (once you chill the glass before and harden the chocolate onto it).
You’ll need Baileys, Kahlua, Jameson, chocolate syrup, cream or ice cream and some shredded chocolate for garnish.
11. The Rosie Negroni
The Irish Negroni is one one of the best Jameson drinks if you’re looking to impress (and if you/they enjoy potent cocktails with Jameson) .
Sometimes referred to as a ‘Rosie Negroni’, this cocktail requires Jameson, sweet vermouth, fresh orange juice, Campari and ice.
To make, add your ingredients into a large glass and stir. Then strain the mixture into a small fat glass 1/2 filled with ice.
12. The Irish Trash Can
The Irish Trash Can is one of the most potent Jameson drinks in this guide, so if you make it, drink it with caution.
For this, you’ll need whiskey or gin, light rum, vodka, peach schnapps, Bols Blue Curacao Liquer, Triple sec and RedBull.
Now, you can add the can of RedBull at the very end and have it sticking up out of the glass, but I prefer to just pour it in, as it’s a lot less messy.
13. The Irish Mojito
The Irish Mojito is one of the easier drinks with Jameson to knock up for a party, once you have the ingredients to hand.
You’ll need Jameson, some limes, fresh mint leaves, sugar and either ginger beer or club soda.
Muddle your mint, two slice of lime and sugar in a shaker, first, and then add the rest of your ingredients. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
14. The Irish Slammer
Ok, so the Irish Slammer arguably doesn’t belong in a guide to easy Jameson cocktails, but it’s here by popular demand.
This is another of the more potent Jameson mixed drinks, so keep that in mind before you knock it back.
First, 1/2 fill a large glass with Guinness or your favourite Irish stout. Then 1/2 fill a shot glass with Jameson and fill the rest of the shot with Baileys.
You then need to drop the shot into the Guinness and knock it back (quickly or the drink will curdle).
Tantalise your tastebuds beyond the Jameson drinks
Photos via The Crosskeys Inn on FB
Now that you’ve a good sense of what goes good with Jameson, it’s time to see what other Irish drinks are on offer.
We have some excellent Irish beer brands, some very tasty beers like Guinness and some great cheap Irish whiskey brands.
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent much of the last 13 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 40 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.
Karen
Sunday 5th of March 2023
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