Cocktails

Tipperary

Tipperary is an alcoholic cocktail built on Irish Whiskey. It leans spice, herbal and botanical. Stirred and served in a Nick And Nora Glass. Expect about 37.2% ABV and roughly 243 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic37.2% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

243 kcalCalories

37.2%ABV

6.7gSugar

9.3gCarbs

2.17Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2 ozIrish WhiskeyBase Spirit
1 ozSweet VermouthFortified Wine
1/2 ozGreen ChartreuseLiqueur Modifier

How to Make It

Stir over ice.Stirred
Strain into chilled glass.Strain
Cut a wide swath of orange peel, and express the orange oils over the drink.
Discard orange twist.

How to Serve

Glass: Nick And Nora Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Spice Herbal Botanical

Supporting notes

IntenseOak Red Fruit Sweet Vanilla

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

After DinnerSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
Happy HourSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags include deterministic rules plus LLM-assisted fact-checked patches based on recipe name, ingredients, glassware, flavour tags and pairing evidence.

Food pairings

BBQ Steak Grilled Meat

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sweet Vermouth1 oz

Rosso VermouthGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount; adjust only for the specific bottle’s sweetness and bitterness.
What changes: Rosso vermouth is a sweet red vermouth and is usually a close replacement for a generic sweet vermouth.

Dry VermouthNot a neutral swap

How much to use: You may need a small sweetener adjustment if the drink loses balance.
What changes: Dry vermouth is not a neutral substitute for sweet vermouth; it makes the drink much drier.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Tipperary?: The Tipperary is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Nick And Nora Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 37.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 243 calories.
What does a Tipperary taste like?: Tipperary has a flavour profile featuring Spice, Herbal, Botanical, Intense. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Tipperary?: Tipperary pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Tipperary?: The Tipperary has an ABV of approximately 37.2%. That's approximately 2.17 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 243 kcal, 6.7g sugar, 9.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Tipperary typically served?: Tipperary is often suggested for After Dinner, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Tipperary?: If you enjoy Tipperary, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Tipperary at home?: Yes. The Tipperary uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Nick And Nora Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Tipperary with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.