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.
Mmm! I'm a HUGE fan of rye... this cocktail looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend, Lena!
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!
ReplyDeleteOooh I've never tried rye in a drink...must give it a shot. Thanks for the recipe Lena.
ReplyDeleteRye whiskey is probably my favorite. It reminds me of my (irish/scottish/english) grandfather. He used to drink it with ginger ale.
ReplyDeleteooh i don't know if i'd be brave enough to try it with an egg, but the bitters and cinnamon sound delish! xo
ReplyDeleteI bet Buddy the Elf would LOVE this drink :)
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for a smoother weekend cocktail wise :)
ReplyDeleteYum! We want to try this, for sure!
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Yum! We want to try this, for sure!
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I could use one of these today! Yum! xo style, she wrote
ReplyDeleteI could use one of these today! Yum! xo style, she wrote
ReplyDeleteWe are off to a maple syrup festival tomorrow and this will be the perfect libation to greet us as we arrive home!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful weekend my friend!
That looks amazing! YUM:)
ReplyDeleteI am definitely making this for my husband's bday this week! It sounds right up his alley.
ReplyDeleteHmm...the maple syrup and cinnamon intrigue me.
ReplyDeleteWhen 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?