There <i>are</i> other things, good things, you can do with Irish whiskey besides absorb it in 1 1/2-ounce doses. The Brainstorm — a recipe of obscure but venerable origins — is one of the best. The herbal pungency of the Benedictine points up the smoky smoothness of the whiskey, the dryness of the vermouth balances the sweetness of the Benedictine, and the orange peel adds a hint of sunshine. This one makes an especially fine after-dinner drink.<br /><br /><b>Drink Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/brainstorm-drink-recipe" target="_blank">The Brainstorm</a></b>
Lara Robby