Rye Me A River Recipe
Old Forester Rye, honey simple, cherry vanilla bitters. Poured on nitro.
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Ingredients
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Beverage Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Make Honey Simple Syrup
Combine equal parts honey and hot water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until honey is fully dissolved. Allow it to cool before using.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Old Forester Rye, 0.5 oz of honey simple syrup, and 2 dashes of cherry vanilla bitters. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake Well
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- 4
Pour and Top with Nitro
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass and then top with 4 oz of nitrogenated water. Allow the nitro to create a creamy texture and head.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Optionally, garnish with a cherry or a twist of lemon peel. Serve immediately.