Irish Blond Cocktail
A modern classic from Dale DeGroff

Saint Patrick's day is the best time of year to enjoy a cocktail with Irish whiskey. Dale DeGroff, America's "King of the Cocktail" and one of the people most responsible for the recent renaissance in American cocktails, has created a sophisticated, elegant way to enjoy Irish whiskey with the Irish Blond cocktail.

Featuring Michael Collins Irish whiskey and the sweetness of orange curacao touched with the light flavor of fino sherry before being finished off with a flamed orange zest, this has quickly become a favorite cocktails to make and enjoy.

2 ounces Michael Collins Irish Whiskey
3/4 ounce orange curacao
1/4 ounce Fino sherry
Dash of orange bitters
Flamed orange peel for garnish

Add first four ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.

Stir to chill and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with a flamed orange peel expressed over the cocktail.

In one video I watched, a round slice of orange was floated on top of the drink.