Add 2 oz rye whiskey, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz ginger liqueur, 0.5 oz falernum, 2 dashes Angostura bitters and 0.25 oz simple syrup (if using) into a mixing glass.

Add Ice

Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with large ice cubes to chill and dilute properly.

Stir

Stir briskly with a bar spoon for 25–30 seconds (about 20–30 rotations) until the outside of the mixing glass feels very cold and slightly frosted. The goal is clear dilution and silky texture, not aeration.

Strain

Using a julep or Hawthorne strainer, double-strain into a chilled coupe or an Old-Fashioned glass over one large ice cube (for a slower melt) or neat in a coupe for a sipper.

Garnish & Finish

Express a lime peel over the drink to release oils, then rub the rim with the peel and drop it in (or float a lime wheel). Add candied ginger on a pick if desired.

Serve immediately. Taste and, if you find it too tart or spicy, add 0.25 oz simple syrup to the mixing glass on future pours to adjust balance.

Tools & Cleanup

Rinse and dry mixing glass, spoon, and strainer after use. Clean garnishes or dispose of used ice and ginger.