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Stirred · 1 serving

Parle-vous Irish Cocktail

A rich after-dinner sipper of cognac and Irish whiskey with orange and herbal liqueurs.

Short answer

Parle-vous Irish Cocktail is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, irish whiskey, orange curaçao, herbal liqueur, orange, and nutmeg. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Parle-vous Irish Cocktail ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Parle-vous Irish Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Irish whiskey30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Orange curaçao15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Herbal liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange1 piece———
Nutmeg1 pinch———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist and one restrained central dusting of freshly grated nutmeg

Method

How to make Parle-vous Irish Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe, cut one very short orange zest twist, and ready a fine grater with whole nutmeg.

  2. 02

    Measure the cognac, Irish whiskey, cognac-based orange liqueur, and herbal liqueur into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the deep amber mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, express the compact orange twist, and retain it at the rim.

  6. 06

    Add one restrained central dusting of freshly grated nutmeg and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Parle-vous Irish Cocktail taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (5/5) and strength (5/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness5 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Parle-vous Irish Cocktail questions

What is in a Parle-vous Irish Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, irish whiskey, orange curaçao, herbal liqueur, orange, and nutmeg.

How long does a Parle-vous Irish Cocktail take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Parle-vous Irish Cocktail prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Parle-vous Irish Cocktail alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B151https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3609/parle-vous-irish-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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