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Irish Whiskey Day was established by international whiskey writer, Stuart McNamara, as he sought to educate people around the world on the spirit. Irish whiskey is celebrated each year on March 3, and the number three is significant for a variety of reasons. Firstly, there are three types of Irish whiskey – single malt, single grain and single pot still. Next, to be called an Irish whiskey there must be a distillation period of at least three years, and traditionally all Irish whiskey is triple distilled.

This Irish Whiskey Day, try something different and have a go at making a Bushmills Irish Whiskey’s delicious cocktail, the Irish Orchard. This brings a refreshing twist to Bushmills 10 Year Old – a great way for discerning whiskey drinkers to discover this single malt whiskey. The fresh and zesty notes of Bushmills 10 Year Old complement the crisp, fruity flavours from the cider and apple juice. Topped off with sparking soda water and a wedge of apple - what’s not to like?

Ingredients

50ml Bushmills 10 Year Old

75ml dry cider

30ml soda

25ml pressed apple juice

Method

1.      Pour 50ml Bushmills 10 Year Old into a highball glass.

2.     Add 75ml dry cider.

3.      Top with 30ml soda and 25ml pressed apple juice.

4.     Add cubed ice and garnish with a wedge of apple on the edge of the glass.

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