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Ryan loves whiskey and has several types stored in our liquor cabinet. He has a few pricey ones he’ll drink neat, but also some cheaper ones that go well in mixed drinks. This is a cocktail that he started making, and he says that every time he has it he likes it more and more.
Do not waste really peaty or really flavourful liquor in this whiskey cocktail; rather, Ryan uses a smooth Canadian whiskey like Forty Creek or Canadian Club Small Batch. We get the elderflower syrup from Ikea, but any other flavoured simple syrup would also be a nice twist.
Reading The Craft Cocktail Party by Julie Reiner got me more interested in classic cocktails. Although I find them much too strong for my own taste, just knowing the simplicity and history of these cocktails is really intriguing. The Fancy Ryan Whiskey Cocktail follows this tradition by mixing just a couple ingredients to make a strong but tasty drink.
Happy Hour: The Ryan Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz smooth Canadian whiskey like Forty Creek or Canadian Club Small Batch
- 1/2 oz elderflower syrup
- 4 drops peach bitters
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a tumbler and serve chilled.
That sounds good!
Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight).
~ Megin of VMG206
sounds like a refreshing drink for late summer days
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This sounds right up my son-in-law’s alley. He’s a lover of goos whiskey too!
Oh I know two men in my life who would love this cocktail. Always love seeing your unique food/drink recipes at Party at My Place. Happy Summer.
That sounds great! A friend of mine would fall in love with that cocktail.
Thanks for sharing it with us at Sweet Inspiration party!