Rye Maple Fizz

Friday, March 16, 2012


For years I've picked rum, tequila and gin over whiskeys or vodka, and my cocktail picks reflect my personal preferences. But since sampling a 1794 cocktail a few weeks ago, I've suddenly found myself thinking about rye! 


Rye Maple Fizz

 2 oz rye whiskey
3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 oz maple syrup
1/2 oz egg white
2 dashes Angostura bitters
soda
cinnamon

Combine whiskey, lemon juice, maple syrup, egg white and bitters in a shaker; shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then add ice and shake for 30-40 seconds. Strain into a chilled glass, then top with soda and garnish with cinnamon.


Notes:  A touch of maple syrup adds a wintery sweetness to this cocktail–search for grade B syrup, with a darker, richer flavor than grade A drizzle. And of course, you can always skip the egg white if it makes you anxious, but it adds a divine texture–cheers!


Cocktail by Erick Castro, Rickhouse.

15 comments:

  1. Mmm! I'm a HUGE fan of rye... this cocktail looks delicious!

    Have a lovely weekend, Lena!

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  2. Ohhh I might have to make that for the birthday boy!!! Our Aunt & Uncle have been tapping our trees to make maple syrup!! Happy weekend Lovely Lena!

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  3. Oooh I've never tried rye in a drink...must give it a shot. Thanks for the recipe Lena.

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  4. Rye whiskey is probably my favorite. It reminds me of my (irish/scottish/english) grandfather. He used to drink it with ginger ale.

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  5. ooh i don't know if i'd be brave enough to try it with an egg, but the bitters and cinnamon sound delish! xo

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  6. I bet Buddy the Elf would LOVE this drink :)

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  7. I'm hoping for a smoother weekend cocktail wise :)

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  8. Yum! We want to try this, for sure!

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    ox from NYC!
    davie+erica

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  9. Yum! We want to try this, for sure!

    PS. We’ve a $100 Giveaway to Vantage Point Vintage on our blog! Check it out, if you’d like :)

    ox from NYC!
    davie+erica

    LPFashionPhilosophy

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  10. I could use one of these today! Yum! xo style, she wrote

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  11. I could use one of these today! Yum! xo style, she wrote

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  12. We are off to a maple syrup festival tomorrow and this will be the perfect libation to greet us as we arrive home!!
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend!

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  13. I am definitely making this for my husband's bday this week! It sounds right up his alley.

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  14. Hmm...the maple syrup and cinnamon intrigue me.

    When you have friends over...does John whip up a different drink for everyone? or does he ask them to pick their alcohol then mixes accordingly?

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