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.

200 calories, n/a fat, n/a saturated fat, n/a cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 16g carbohydrates, n/a dietary fiber, n/a sugar, n/a protein.