(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) It's
strong and smoky, but Wild Shot mezcal can help you cool off during hot nights
this summer. Whether you're grilling in the backyard, boating, camping or just
battling a broken air conditioner in this heat wave, Wild Shot cocktails are
the quintessential refreshment.
At WildShot.com there
is a growing list of original, tantalizing mixed drinks that feature creator
Toby Keith's powerful spirit. Wild Shot mezcal mixes well with any recipe that
calls for tequila, so it's fine for standard margaritas and tequila sunrises.
Wild Shot cocktails, however, developed in Toby's I Love This Bar & Grill
restaurant, will make your mouth water.
The "Blue
Mezcalita" is an azure version of the margarita, as inviting as a
sparkling swimming pool on a sweltering July day - and a bracing respite from the
same. Another favorite is the fruity "All-American Jar," which is
served in its namesake: a Mason jar. There's also "Swamp Water," a
sweet-and-sour brew made with Wild Shot mezcal Silver. The recipes, for anyone
interested in giving them a (wild) shot, are at the end of this release.
As Toby Keith burns up the
road this summer on his Live In Overdrive tour presented by Ford F-Series, fans
will be able to enjoy his mezcal cocktails at the Wild Shot Inflatable Bar in
the general concessions area. But if you want to experience Wild Shot the way
Toby does, toss the bottle in the freezer. Once chilled, Wild Shot has a
thicker, syrupy texture that makes it go down smooth.
Toby Keith unveiled Wild
Shot mezcal in 2011 with the battle cry, "Blame It on the Worm" and
it quickly captured the palates of spirit connoisseurs. The handcrafted, 100%
green agave, 86.8 proof concoction (available in Silver and Reposado) is the
top premium Mezcal in the U.S. according to Beverage Mediamagazine.
"I have always been fascinated with Mexico and the drink mezcal,"
Keith says. "The tradition and history of mezcal is magical to me, and
dates back to 16th century warriors celebrating the defeat of their
enemies."
Wild Shot is currently
available at bars, liquor stores and restaurants across the country and has
been picked up by regional retailers Total Wine (SC, NJ, CA, AZ an NV), Kroger
(KY), Sweetbay Supermarkets (FL) and Binny's (IL). The spirit will be available
later this year in Hannaford's chain (ME) and is imported by Shaw-Ross, a
leading importer and marketer of fine wines and spirits. The "Blue
Mezcalita," "All-American Jar" and "Swamp Water" were
created at Keith's restaurant, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill - the
continued home of Wild Shot mezcal. For more information, or to test your
mixology skills with other Wild Shot cocktails like the "ILTB Frozen
Margarita," "Wild Mexican Lemonade" or "Ciudad,"
visit www.wildshot.com.
BLUE MEZCALITA
Ingredients
Wild Shot Mezcal - 1 oz.
Orange Liqueur - 1 oz.
Margarita Mix - 9 oz.
Splash of Blue Curaçao
Directions
In a blender add Wild Shot,
Orange Liqueur, Margarita Mix and Blue Curaçao with ice and blend.
Alternatively, serve over ice in a salt-rimmed glass.
ALL-AMERICAN JAR
Ingredients
Wild Shot Mezcal - 2.25 oz.
Malibu Rum - 1 oz.
Triple Sec - 0.25 oz.
Pineapple Juice - 0.25 oz.
Piña Colada Mix - 1 cup
Strawberry Daiquiri Mix - 1
cup
Crushed Ice - 1.25 cups
Blue Curaçao - garnish
Whipped Cream - garnish
Cherry - garnish
Directions
In a blender add Wild Shot,
Malibu Rum, Triple Sec, pineapple juice and piña colada mix with ice and blend
until thick. Pour half of blender in separate glass, then add Strawberry
Daiquiri Mix in blender. Blend until mixed and pour blended strawberry mix into
mason jar. Add separate glass of blended product to the mason jar and top with
whipped cream and Blue Curacao. Garnish with a cherry.
SWAMP WATER
Ingredients
Wild Shot Mezcal Silver - 1.25 oz.
Apple Pucker - 2.25 oz.
Simple Syrup - .75 oz.
Splash of Midori Sour
Flavor with Sweet & Sour Mix
Directions
Pour all ingredients over ice.
Float lime juice. Garnish with two limes and one cherry.
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