How to Make a Rock and Rye Cocktail

A whiskey cocktail

A rock and rye cocktail is a classic drink made with rock candy, freshly squeezed lemon juice and rye whiskey. The drink is traditionally served in a chilled cocktail glass, but you can pour it into a short cocktail or sours glass if you prefer. This recipe makes a single rock and rye cocktail the traditional way, served straight up in a chilled glass with a twisted lemon peel for extra flavor and vibrant color.

Things You'll Need

• Cocktail shaker
• Crushed ice
• Piece of rock candy
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 3 oz. rye whiskey
• Chilled cocktail glass
• Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice.

2. Add the rock candy, lemon juice and rye whiskey to the cocktail shaker.

3. Cover the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds.

4. Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into a chilled cocktail glass.

5. Garnish the glass with a twisted lemon peel and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• You can adjust the lemon juice based on your tastes. Some people prefer more lemon juice than others, and some prefer lime juice.

References

• "The Bartender's Best Friend"; Regan, Mardee; 2002

Resources

• Drinksmixer: Drink Recipes and Tips
• Food Network: Mixed Drink and Cocktail Recipes