The Irish Ward cocktail.
No, not Mountain Dew, you buncha Philistines! We're talking about the sweet dew of Ireland in the form of some of the finest blended Irish Whiskeys to cross the pond. Tullamore offers both a 10-year and 12-year reserve, depending on how much you want to spend and how complex you like your whiskey.
The Tullamore Dew 10 Year Reserve is a triple-distilled blend aged in both Spanish and American oak for a minimum of at least a decade. The resulting spirit is beautiful on the nose with heady aromas of wood, malt and citrus. Although it is spicy and slightly oily like a scotch, Tullamore doesn't have the overpowering smokiness that characterizes its peaty neighbors across the Irish Sea. Almost lemony on the tongue, Tullamore Dew 10 Year Reserve is excellent for drinking straight up or on the rocks, but don't be afraid to use it in a cocktail that emphasizes the citrus notes.
The folks at Tullamore have passed along a recipe for you to try out:
Tullamore Dew Irish Ward
1 1/2 oz. Tullamore Dew
1/2 oz. grenadine
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. fresh orange juice
Combine ingredients and shake well. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
They also suggest that you might enjoy it with a shot of ginger ale, so maybe we are actually getting into the Mountain Dew territory.
