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Haymaker Rickey

The Washington Post, August 6, 2008
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

The funky, complex flavors of rye whiskey and balsamic vinegar give this rickey a strange and enticing kick. Old Overholt is called for here, but any decent rye whiskey such as Wild Turkey or Michter's will do.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 2 ounces rye whiskey, such as Old Overholt
  • 1/2 ounce brown sugar balsamic syrup (see NOTE)
  • Juice of 1/2 medium lime (about 3/4 ounce)
  • Ginger ale
  • Club soda
  • Lime wedge, for garnish

Directions:

Fill a cocktail shaker two-thirds full with ice. Add the rye whiskey, syrup and lime juice. Shake well, then pour both liquid and ice into a highball glass. Top with equal parts ginger ale and club soda; use a bar spoon to agitate the drink. Garnish with the lime wedge.

NOTE: To make brown sugar balsamic syrup, combine 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar and 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar in a liquid measuring cup. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. (You'll have more than is called for in this recipe; cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Recipe Source:

From bartender Kathryn Bangs at the Tabard Inn in Washington.

Tested by Michael Taylor for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 200
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 9mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 16g 5
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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