Rye'd or Die

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Servings

Yield: 1 cocktail. Note: Infused Whiskey and Honey Thyme Syrup prep yields enough to make 4 cocktails.

This elegant, herbaceous cocktail combines elderberry-infused rye whiskey with golden honey, fresh thyme, and a splash of lemon for a perfectly balanced sip—earthy, sweet, and slightly tart. It’s a sophisticated twist on a whiskey sour.

Rye'd or Die

Ingredients

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    • 10 oz rye whiskey
    • 2 Tbsp Elderberry Fortress Herbal Tea

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    • 6 Tbsp Honey – Granulated
    • 1 tsp Thyme
    • 3 oz water at 200ºF

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    • 2 oz herbal tea-infused whiskey
    • ¾ oz honey thyme syrup
    • ¼ oz fresh lemon juice
    • garnish fresh thyme

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    • Rye'd or Die (Kit)

    Directions

    1. Infuse Whiskey. Combine rye whiskey and herbal tea; infuse at room temperature for 2 hours to overnight. Strain fully; reserve tea solids. Yields approximately 9 ounces.
    2. Prepare Syrup. To a small, heat-safe container, add the reserved herbal tea solids, Granulated Honey, Thyme, and hot water; stir until fully dissolved. Loosely cover; steep for 10 minutes. Strain fully; discard solids. Allow syrup to cool before cocktail assembly. Yields approximately 4 ounces.
    3. Assemble Cocktail. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice; secure lid and shake vigorously to chill and foam. Strain into a small cocktail glass with fresh ice. Garnish with fresh thyme.
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