Bushmills Original Recipe

Prepare glass

Select a tulip glass, Glencairn, or a small rocks glass warmed in your hands briefly to slightly raise the whiskey's temperature.

Pour whiskey

Measure and pour 2 oz Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey into the glass.

Optional water

If desired, add 1 tsp fresh filtered water to the whiskey to open aromas and flavors. Taste before adding more — small drops can significantly change the profile.

Nose and taste

Bring the glass to your nose and take short, gentle sniffs to identify aromas (malt, vanilla, honey). Take a small sip, let it coat your tongue, then breathe slowly through your nose to perceive flavors.

Garnish (optional)

Express the oils of a large citrus peel (orange or lemon) over the glass by holding the peel over the whiskey and giving it a quick twist, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it in if desired.

Chill glass and ice

If preferred on the rocks, place 3 large ice cubes into a rocks glass.

Pour whiskey over ice

Measure and pour 2 oz Bushmills Original over the ice cubes in the glass.

Optional splash of water

Add a small splash (start with 1 tsp) of fresh water if you prefer a slightly diluted, chill-softened profile. Stir gently once with a bar spoon.

Garnish (optional)

Twist a citrus peel over the drink to release aromatic oils, rub the peel around the rim, and drop it into the glass.

Serve

Serve immediately and sip slowly to appreciate the balance of malt, vanilla, and subtle fruit notes.