Paddy Wagon Recipe
A refreshing mix of Irish whiskey, ginger beer, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients listed above including Irish whiskey, ginger beer, fresh lime juice, lime wedge, and mint leaves.
- 2
Prepare Glass
Choose a highball glass or a copper mug for serving. Fill it with ice cubes to chill the drink.
Mixing
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a shaker, combine 2 oz of Irish whiskey and 1 oz of fresh lime juice. Shake gently to mix them.
- 4
Add Ginger Beer
Pour the ginger beer (4 oz) into the glass filled with ice, then add the whiskey and lime juice mixture on top. Stir gently to combine.
Garnishing
- 5
Garnish the Drink
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass and 5 fresh mint leaves. Optionally, you can gently slap the mint leaves before adding them to release more aroma.