Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsShamrocksPaddywagon Recipe

Paddywagon Recipe

Inspired by Shamrocks
Time10m
Serves1

Special drink

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Base Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour 2 oz of Irish whiskey, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of bitters.

  2. 2

    Shake the Mixture

    Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass to serve.

Garnishing

  1. 4

    Prepare the Garnish

    Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass.

  2. 5

    Add Cherry

    Finish the drink by adding a maraschino cherry on top for a touch of sweetness.

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