Honey Rye

Name: Honey Rye
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons rye whiskey; 3 tablespoons honey liqueur (such as Bärenjäger); 1/4 teaspoon orange bitters; Ginger ale; 2 orange twists; Ingredient info: Honey liqueur is available at well-stocked liquor stores and online from bevmo.com.

August 10, 2011

For inspiration, co-owner Eyal Raziel looked to his native Israel, where honey liqueur is popular. "The Bärenjäger balances the kick of the rye," he says.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

5 tablespoons rye whiskey

3 tablespoons honey liqueur (such as Bärenjäger)

1/4 teaspoon orange bitters

Ginger ale

2 orange twists

Ingredient info: Honey liqueur is available at well-stocked liquor stores and online from bevmo.com.

Preparation

Fill 2 Old Fashioned glasses with ice. Divide rye, honey liqueur, and bitters between glasses. Stir for 5 seconds. Top with a splash of ginger ale. Garnish with orange twists.