Down Home Dew

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The oldest recorded cocktail is El Draque, named after the legendary English privateer ( pirate, depending on which side you are ) Sir Francis Drake. Sir Francis Drake was a British Naval Officer and a Slave Trader who was on his mission of pillaging the Spanish settlements in the Caribbean islands, and when he was in Havana, he found his men severely ill with malnutrition and scurvy. He sent a shore party in search of a cure and a cure they did find, the natives of Matecumbe, the southernmost tip of Florida, taught them the recipe of an alcoholic mix of a bark from the Chuchuhuasi tree and a distilled sugarcane beverage known as Aguardiente ( a sort of Schnapps ) , made from raw sugarcane juice, lime and mint.

This drink indeed saved Francis Drake's men and this is the precursor of the modern Mojito, and when Mojito was invented in Havana they simply replaced the Aguardiente with Rum and dropped the medicinal tree bark much in a way Quinine has been gradually removed from Tonic Water and many other recipes.

Now this drink that saved Drake's men was recorded and named in honour of Drake, the pirate, it's called the El Draque. This is probably the first recorded mixed drink.

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Down Home Dew

Low ABV ( less than 15% ),Light and refreshing.
*Note that dilution and other factors like type and temperature of ice are not considered in this upfront calculation.

Pair with cherry-flavored candy or cherry-infused dark chocolate truffles.

Fruity, citrusy, and sweet


  • Mountain Dew Citrus Soda 2 bottle
  • Kool-Aid Cherry Mix 2 packages


Any Glass of your Choice


Down Home Dew
down home dew is a popular Rum cocktail containing a combinations of Mountain Dew Citrus Soda,Kool-Aid Cherry Mix .Served using Any Glass of your Choice
Transport yourself to a cozy evening in the South with the `Down Home Dew` cocktail. This delightful libation combines the effervescence of Mountain Dew Citrus Soda with the sweetness of Kool-Aid Cherry Mix. It`s a simple yet flavorful concoction that captures the spirit of a warm Southern night. To create the `Down Home Dew,` combine the Southern Comfort and Mountain Dew in a jug, then pour in the two packs of Kool-Aid. Give it a good stir or shake, and pour the mix into highball glasses. This drink is like a nostalgic trip to the South, offering a delightful combination of citrusy soda and the fruity goodness of cherry. It`s a perfect choice for anyone looking to relax and unwind with a touch of sweetness.


Down Home Dew Ingredients


Mountain Dew Citrus Soda,Kool-Aid Cherry Mix,


Down Home Dew Recipe


Combine the Southern Comfort and the Mountain Dew in a jug. Pour in the two packs of koolaid. Stir or shake, and pour into highball glasses.

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  • Mountain Dew Citrus Soda

    Soda refers to carbonated water, sweetened, flavoured or plain, but there is a difference between Soda and plain Carbonated Water or Sparkling Water, which is known as Seltzer Water, while Seltzer Water is plain water carbonated to add fizz, Soda water contains potassium bicarbonate and potassium sulphate in the water, and according to research Seltzer Water is safer for teeth health and sparkling water provides true hydration and is better at it than regular soda or diet soda.

  • Kool Aid Cherry Mix 2ages

    Cherry Mix is a mix of different dried cherries like Bing Cherries and Tart Cherries, sweetened and if store bought, will have preservatives added for shelf life. In Europe, specially in Italy, specific cocktail cherry cultivars are in use, cherries like Morello and Montmorency are the traditional choices, and Marasca, a Morello variety grown in Italy is popular world over as the Maraschino Cherry Mix.

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