Check Out The Effort To Revive Ireland's Poitín

While St. Patrick's Day might be months away, Irish immigrant and founder of 1661 Poitín, Ashlee Casserly, hopes to bring the traditional Irish spirit to America. 

Made from potatoes or barley, Poitín is Gaelic for "little pots," derived from the small copper pots used by home distillers. The background: In 1661, the British Crown outlawed the alcohol. Surprisingly, the Poitín ban lasted over 300 years, during which recipes were handed down and batches of Poitín were secretly distilled and shared.

A donation of $500 scores you 100 bottles with your name and signature. Donations to Casserly's Kickstarter project will cover bottling, label and packaging costs as well as shipping, customs, distribution, and licenses.

Casserly shares a few cocktail ideas including the "Cucumber Poitín" and "The Kennedy" with cranberry juice and lime to set the mood.

Perhaps your contribution will lend its way to luck of the Irish. Sláinte! Learn a bit more about Poitín from the video below.

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