Black-Eyed Rye Cocktail

INGREDIENTS

1 1⁄2 oz Sagamore Spirit rye whiskey

1⁄2 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice

3⁄4 oz Blackberry mint syrup*

10 Mint leaves

3 oz Ginger beer

Garnish: Mint sprig; 3 skewered blackberries

Glass: Highball

HOW TO MAKE THE BLACK-EYED RYE COCKTAIL

• Add all of the ingredients except the ginger beer to a shaker with ice, and shake vigorously for 25 seconds.

• Double-strain into a highball glass filled with ice, and top off with the ginger beer.

• Garnish with a mint sprig and three blackberries.

*Blackberry mint syrup: Add 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add 1.5 cups of blackberries, and muddle the berries into the syrup. Add 2 cups of mint leaves and stir. Place in the refrigerator for 24 hours, and strain into a jar. Keeps in the refrigerator for 1 month.

COCKTAIL PROFILE

Flavor: Fruity/Citrus-forward Sweet

Base Spirit: Rye Whiskey

Served: On the Rocks

Preparation: Shaken

Strength: Medium