Sidewalk Assassin Recipe

Make honey syrup

If you don't already have honey syrup, combine equal parts honey and very hot water (for this recipe ~1/4 cup honey + 1/4 cup hot water). Stir until fully combined and cool to room temperature. Measure 0.75 oz for the cocktail.

Add the rye whiskey (2 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.75 oz), honey syrup (0.75 oz), Amaro (0.5 oz), and 2 dashes of orange bitters into a cocktail shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice until nearly full (about 1 cup of ice).

Shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and the exterior is frosty, indicating proper dilution and chilling.

Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or rocks glass (use a fine mesh strainer in addition to the shaker strainer) over either no ice (up to you) or one large clear ice cube if serving on the rocks.

Express the oils from a large lemon twist over the surface of the drink by holding the twist over the glass and giving it a firm squeeze so the oils spray onto the cocktail. Rub the peel around the rim if desired, then drop the twist into the drink.

Optional: skewer a piece of candied ginger and rest it on the rim or drop into the drink for a spicy-sweet accent.